Tourism01 April, 20261 min read
Community-Funded Helicopter Rescues Dog Molly After Week in NZ Wilderness
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Border collie Molly vanished a week after Jessica Johnston fell 55m waterfall in NZ. A donation-funded helicopter rescue found Molly alive and reunited her with Johnston.
Dog Survives Week Alone
Molly was found alive after being lost for a week in the New Zealand wilderness. Johnston was seriously injured and airlifted to hospital, but Molly was nowhere to be seen.
A community-driven effort funded through a crowdfunding campaign realized more than NZ$11,000. Molly was found wet but alive just meters from where Johnston had fallen.
Pilot's Gut Feeling
Pilot Matt Newton said he had a gut feeling Molly was still alive. The family-run company launched a fundraiser and organized a volunteer team. Molly was found using thermal imaging within an hour of the renewed search.
Emotional Reunion
Molly ran towards her owner in excitement. Johnston slowly lowered herself to embrace the canine. The rescue was widely covered as a heartwarming outcome.