When Jonathan Bailey, a resident of Idaho Falls, Idaho, and his Labrador Retriever Wrigley disappeared while they were expected after a hike in the Wind River Mountains, Wyoming, USA, everyone was immediately concerned. We had to wait a long week before learning more about the fate of the duo, whose story was reported by East Idaho News.
Going to the mountains with your dog often promises great times… as long as you return at the scheduled time! On a beautiful September day, Jonathan Bailey and his Labrador Retriever Wrigley had gone hiking and had crossed the border of the neighboring state to follow a route linking Thousand Island Lake at the campsiteElkhart. After they left, no one saw them again. This prolonged absence obviously worried their loved ones, then the local community.
Searches remained in vain for a week
Alerted, the emergency services launched the search without delay. County Sheriff's Department Sublette notably mobilized substantial resources, but the days passed without the hiker and his 4-legged companion being located. An entire week passed without any news.
The denouement came on Friday September 11, when a group of hikers spotted the pair near the Miller Lake.
Both safe and sound, the man and his dog were evacuated by helicopter until Pinedaleon the airfield Ralph Wenzwhere a member of their family was impatiently waiting for them. After a week of uncertainty, the reunion could finally take place.
Finally back home
The sheriff's office did not forget to thank everyone who helped: the team Tip Top Search and Rescuethe police, but also Internet users who circulated information about Jonathanscanned the paths and reported what they knew. “ Welcome home, Jonathan and Wrigley! » A few warm words which conclude the story of this misadventure well!