A faithful dog has been rescued after a harrowing experience thanks to the never-give-up spirit of a helicopter pilot and volunteers in New Zealand.
Hiker Jessica Johnston was hiking with her border collie, Molly, in a remote area of the Arahura Valley when she lost her footing and fell down a 180-foot waterfall on March 24 and was separated from her beloved pet, CNN reported Wednesday.
When rescuers located Johnston, they could not find Molly. They transported her owner to a hospital for treatment due to the bruises and lacerations she suffered in the fall, according to NBC News.
However, word got around that Molly was still missing, and when Precision Helicopters heard about the situation the company decided it wanted to help.
Precision Helicopters owner-operator Matt Newton said he contacted Johnston and told her he would search for Molly. Although he looked several times, he could not find her.
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