Drones Help Rescue Dog Lost In Wilderness For 17 Days

An incredible rescue effort using drones, tracking and on-the-ground humane traps helped safely locate a dog who had been lost in the wilderness for 17 DAYS and reunite her with her owners. Mia, a mini golden doodle, went missing on February 12 while on a walk with owners Donna and Jim Davis, from Ringwood, Illinois. The five-year-old pooch was attached to a retractable leash that was accidentally dropped when she was startled, causing her to bolt and run away, dragging the leash behind her. With the sun setting, Donna didn't know where to turn, as Mia had run into Glacial Park, a large conservation area measuring more than 3,000 acres. Donna and Jim tried their own search with no luck, and over the first few days they had called on the help of local dog rescue experts. Linda Hartman, of Lost Dogs Illinois, advised the family on major steps and rescue approaches; Mike Smith, of SmithicAir, used drones to help locate Mia and check she was okay; and Michael Smith, of Best Furry Friends – Search And Rescue (BFF), also helped in the locating and monitoring of Mia's movement patterns.

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