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Molly the border collie rescued after a week waiting for injured owner in New Zealand’s remote backcountry

A rescue mission involving volunteer helicopter crew and public donations ended in joy after Molly was located and brought home

Molly the border collie rescued after a week waiting for injured owner in New Zealand’s remote backcountry

TL;DR

  • Molly, a border collie, was rescued after being missing for a week in New Zealand's alpine backcountry.
  • Her owner, Jessica Johnston, was injured and airlifted to safety after falling down a 55-metre drop.
  • A volunteer team, funded by over $11,500 in public donations, mounted a search for Molly.
  • The team, composed of experienced former helicopter pilots and crew, located Molly near the waterfall where her owner fell.
  • There is no official funding for animal rescues in the New Zealand wilderness.

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