It was a Pooch
The description of the creature included having a long snout, sharp teeth, and visible paws. Because it was close to the top end of the tree trunk, the woodcutters were able to see the features very clearly.
However, it became a mystery all over again when the loggers realized the creature was a dog. It was quite a depressing feeling among the workers as they came to the full understanding that it was a dog who was stuck there

It was a Pooch
