Dog found using owner's t-shirt after 529 days in Australian wilderness
Summary
A small dog named Valerie, which got lost while on a camping trip in Australia has been found after 529 days. She was found after rescuers used her owner's T-shirt to create a scent trail to lead her into a trap.Key Facts
- Valerie is a miniature dachshund.
- She got lost in the Australian wilderness during her owners' camping trip in November 2023.
- Valerie spent 529 days in the wild. She survived hot weather and venomous snakes.
- The rescuers used her owner's T-shirt to make a smell path that led Valerie into a trap.
- A group called Kangala Wildlife Rescue found Valerie.
- The rescuers used a trap cage filled with food, clothes with familiar smells, and Valerie's toys to catch her.
- Volunteers spent more than 1,000 hours and traveled over 5,000km looking for Valerie.
- After catching her, the rescuer wore the owner's piece of clothing and stayed with Valerie until she felt calm.
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