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Multiple first responders safely rescued a 120-pound Great Dane Saturday after it was stuck in a tree.Owner Wes McGuirk says his pet, "Kora," probably ran up the tree in pursuit of a raccoon or squirrel after surmounting a 5-foot-tall fence.McGuirk says he found her on a limb about 20 feet up when he returned home from Omaha. His efforts to get her down failed, so he called for help from firefighters."I would have never thought it was possible," said McGuirk. "Not a Great Dane!"The post says they received a call that "was far from typical.""While we were responding, we were admittedly somewhat skeptical. Upon arrival, sure enough, there she was," said Plattsmouth Volunteer Fire Department officials in a Facebook post.Several crews from Cass County responded, including the K-9 handler from the sheriff's office."The initial plan was to get a harness on the dog and see if he would follow a friend of the owner back down the tree. That didn't work too well," the Facebook post read."She was petrified, tired, and cold," said McGuirk.Another plan was made: attaching Kora to a long leash and harness, and lowering the dog the ground."During both plans, we had members on the ground holding a tarp to catch the dog if she would have fallen."Which is pretty much what happened -- Kora fell into the tarp, bounced off onto the ground -- and promptly walked away.Photo courtesy: Wes McGuirk"This is one of those calls that had a great outcome and will not soon be forgotten," the post reads.You can watch video of the rescue here.