A group of Missouri cavers (spelunkers) rescued a missing senior pooch that had been lost for the last two months. The dog was found in the Moore Cave system, which is about 22 miles long and is one of the longest caves in the United States.
According to Rick Haley on Facebook, the explorers had been deep inside of the cave when they spotted the dog.
Hey Facebook! Here’s a feel good story of survival.
I’m at a caving project in Perry county where a hand full of groups entered the cave. One group discovered a dog in the cave.
Gerry Keene and I facilitated a cave rescue of a dog. The dog was not in good shape. We packaged the dog in a duffel bag with her head sticking out. This was to protect her and the rescuers as she would likely struggle. We moved her 500 feet to a very tight, awkward, vertical climb, handing her hand to hand upward to the surface.
She was totally cooperative.
The pictures kinda tell the story.
She was happy to be out! The owner claimed her and said she had been missing SINCE JUNE 9th! (You do the math.)
Rick Haley
The cave has running water, fish and shellfish inside, which could have been how the dog survived. And once out of the cave, rescuers went door to door to find the pooch’s owner accompanied by the local fire chief. The dog’s name is Abby, and once her owner was located, they said they had not seen their dog since June 9.
Needless to say the owners were ecstatic their dog survived.
And if you’re waiting for a happy ending, let’s start here:
Rick Haley
Addendum. The dog owner returned later and brought ice cream for the group. He was very appreciative. Nice guy.
Welcome home Abby. Stay safe little one. Many thanks to these awesome heroes.
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