Dog survives 34 days alone in Yellowstone, losing nearly half her weight
A 10-year-old Jack Russell terrier named Luna was rescued after surviving 34 days alone in Yellowstone National Park. The dog had escaped from her family's cabin and managed to survive by relying on her early life instincts as a street dog.
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The story highlights the survival capabilities of domestic animals and the intensive search efforts required for lost pets in large wilderness areas.
Luna, a 10-year-old Jack Russell terrier, has been found alive after spending 34 days loose in Yellowstone National Park. The small dog escaped from her family’s rented cabin on September 10 while they were visiting the park. Rescuers finally found her on October 14, just as the approaching winter threatened to bring the search to a halt. Luna was taken directly to a veterinarian for treatment after losing about 10 pounds from her original weight of 18 pounds.According to a report by 'Cowboy State Daily', Katie Boucher, president of the Norris Arc Training and Recovery Center, led the search. Luna had been spotted dozens of times around the Canyon Village area, but catching her proved difficult.
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