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Luna, dog missing for more than a month in Yellowstone, is found safe
NBC News • • nation
Key Points:
- Luna, a 10-year-old Jack Russell terrier who evaded capture for over a month in Yellowstone National Park, was finally caught in a live trap and reunited with her owners.
- The dog had been seen roaming the park, including crossing roads and entering lodges, despite the presence of dangerous wildlife like grizzly bears and wolves.
- Luna escaped from her family's cabin on September 10 after housekeeping accidentally opened the door, leading to a frantic search amid fears she might have been killed by predators.
- Volunteers, led by Katie Boucher, used the family’s scent to bait a live trap, avoiding food that could attract bears, and successfully captured Luna just before winter conditions could worsen.
- The search effort involved locals and tourists, who were urged not to chase Luna to prevent scaring her deeper into the park, highlighting the challenges of rescuing a lost pet in a vast wilderness area.
