On September 22, Coconino Region Constable’s Office (CCSO) got a telephone call concerning a little aircraft c0llision in Paria Plateau near Page, Arizona.
The airplane removed from San Martin, CA, and also was headed to Paige airport but crashed right before making it to the location.
Upon arrival, CCSO confirmed the pilot, Jim Petersen, was dead. The traveler, Uta Petersen, endured but with injuries. She was right away flown to St, George Utah Health center to be dealt with.
Arizona Department of Public Security (AZDPS) Air Rescue team arrived to examine the scene to try as well as discover what caused the collision.
” As they reached the crash scene that night, our pilot as well as trooper-paramedics spotted a dog sitting near the aircraft wreck. Sadly, the dog ran away as our helicopter landed at the scene and could not lie,” uploaded AZDPS.
Three days later when the team returned with federal detectives, they saw the very same dog resting near the airplane. The loyal puppy had returned to the wreckage searching for his family members.
This time they brought water as well as a chain and also had the ability to draw the anxious pet dog to them. In addition to being exhausted, parched, and also starving, the pet dog seemed in good health.
It was a wonder he endured the aircraft crash without injury and afterwards made it on his very own for 3 days in the wild.
The group flew the canine back to the airport terminal as well as met a CCSO policeman that reunited the “ruffian” with his family members.
” AZDPS is grateful we might assist CCSO as well as help rejoin this pup with the family at such a difficult time. Our thoughts and also prayers are with the victims and also their enjoyed ones,” created the rescue group.
Individuals complimented everybody included for saving the dog and returning him to his family. One person stated, “It’s terrific that the canine was able to be saved. Thank you. Pets can bring a lot comfort to a mourning family members.”
