23 days of research filled with false hope
It is in the heart of the region of Xarneguin the Pyrénées-Atlantiquesthat Rockythe dog of Brigitte escaped on August 6. Faced with this disappearance, his mistress found herself helpless, as the search area, with dense vegetation and too many hiding places, was vast. However, for more than 3 weeks, she gave up nothing. Thanks to wanted notices posted on social networks, she even had the chance that a man, named Francislends him a drone to help him find Rocky. But despite 3 overflights, the dog remained nowhere to be found.
Desperate, she tried everything, even dropping off food, every day, while leaving her vehicle open to allow Rocky to approach without feeling threatened. During these 23 days filled with false hope, he was also seen by a couple, but, being too fearful, ended up fleeing. “ He is unapproachable. As soon as it perceives a human presence, it flees », Confided Brigitte to the media Actu.fr.
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An elusive dog
In an attempt to capture the fugitive, Brigitte and relatives considered using a trap cage, but unfortunately were unable to find one through a professional. So much so that the companion of Brigitte, Danielhelped by their friend Jean-Pierremade one himself. However, here again, they had to face a new failure: the dog went around it without ever entering it. A detail confirmed by the installation of a surveillance camera, thanks to which they were able to see that Rocky However, he came back to eat every night.
The disappointments kept coming, but Brigitte did not lose hope, supported by an entire community, both on the internet and in the town of Bardos and surrounding areas. While some people suggested using a female dog in heat to attract him, an animal psychic tried to support Brigitte. “ It’s an emotional yoyo. One evening I see it on the screen, I cry with joy, the next day I am helpless again. », she lamented.
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The last chance dart
After 23 days of research, Brigitte was exhausted, but refused to give up. So she called a veterinarian from Bordeaux, WildlifeVetspecializing in the rescue of wild or runaway animals. Equipped with anesthetic darts, she was able to approach Rocky just enough to give him a first dart. The dose proved insufficient, Rocky had wandered away, but luckily, thanks to a second attempt, the veterinarian was finally able to put him to sleep.