An 80-year-old woman with dementia, who was visiting the family’s summer home in a remote area of Utah, went missing while leaving the cabin last month.
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The 5-year-old labrador, named Elsie, stayed by the elderly woman’s side during the three days and two nights she was lost. When her absence was noticed, the woman’s family alerted the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources, which mobilized rescue teams, including helicopters and drones, but they were unable to find her.
The search took a new turn when authorities obtained security footage showing the woman and the dog walking eastward. Ralph Mitchell, a local rescuer, followed Elsie’s barks, which led him to the woman, who was dehydrated and had minor injuries.
After the rescue, the woman was hospitalized for evaluation but is now back home. The family expressed deep gratitude to everyone involved in the search and rescue, especially for the crucial role of the labrador Elsie, who demonstrated loyalty and determination by staying by her owner’s side throughout the time they were missing.
The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources also highlighted the importance of the dog, whose barks helped locate the woman.
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