Posted on 10/26/2004 12:11:16 AM PDT by Cincinatus' Wife
BEVIL OAKS - A tiny dog from East Texas is back home after surviving a big adventure in the Montana wilderness.
Esther, a 10-month-old terrier mix, went missing for five days after jumping out of her owner's truck.
She disappeared last week while Leonard "Bo" Tiemann was vacationing with his wife.
He and a friend spent six hours searching for the puppy, but the couple eventually decided they couldn't further delay their return home.
Before leaving, Tiemann took off his coat and tied it to a tree near where Esther was last seen. He asked his friend to check every day to see if she'd returned, hoping she'd be drawn by his scent.
Tiemann heard nothing for days. But a Montana pilot who was hunting moose in the backcountry spotted a coyote on the hunt on Oct. 18. He saw Esther running for her life. The pilot shot the coyote and rescued Esther, taking her back to Lincoln, Mont.
The pilot stopped at a convenience store, where a woman recognized Esther and called the Tiemann's friend.
"I know she's just a dog, but people get attached," Tiemann said.
No doubt PETA will pitch a hissy fit about this.
That was one of the best parts! He he he
The coyote was doing what a coyote will do.
The pup was doing what a pup will do.
A Montana moose hunter did what a human would do.
Lucky puppy.
The pup was doing what a pup will do.
A Montana moose hunter did what a human would do.
Heh, the circle of life.
Ping
Bump!
I wouldn't mind having that pup's luck.
We all would!
They are both canines, but I've heard of coyotes stealing pet dogs from peoples backyards, so I guess they are sort of cannibals.
Coyotes attack and kill dogs on a regular basic. Dogs attack and kill Coyotes when they can. That's life
No word yet on the fate of the gentleman's coat...
Inquiring minds want to know.
LOL
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