Dog Lost In Desert For A Year Found
I received a few woofs about this happy story. A bomb training Australian Labrador, Sabi, went missing a year ago in the Afghan desert during the heat of battle. A few days ago she was found by an American serviceman and now Sabi is back home on an Australian base at Tarin Kowt.
Here are the details from The Sydney Morning Herald.
The plucky canine had been missing in action for more than a year and all hope appeared lost, given that she had disappeared into the desert landscape of Afghanistan’s south.
She went missing during a battle that led to Australian SAS soldier Trooper Mark Donaldson securing a Victoria Cross for holding out Taliban insurgents.
Nine soldiers were wounded during the encounter, and the party got separated from the dog during the fight.
Sabi was picked up and incarcerated by enemy combatants before her rescue by the US soldier, identified as John.
Back on the base yesterday, Sabi appeared composed and relaxed, posing for cameras and meeting Prime Minister Kevin Rudd and US General Stanley McChrystal.
It’s reported that Sabi is doing fine, no signs of stress. Welcome home Sabi!
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Welcome home soldier!
It’s amazing how that dog survived such horrible circumstances. She definitely deserves a nice juicy steak and a full millitary honorable discharge with full vet benefits.
Nicely said, Casey! And what a wonderful story!
Wow =)
that is amazing!!! so glad she is doing great!!
Wonderful ! What a lucky pup !
So glad she is back safe and sound! Amazing that the Taliban didn`t kill her as they are not exactly boy scouts!
AWESOME
This War HERO better get her MEDALS and all the recognitions that any Serviceman would get. Plus all the back “pay” as well…I’d say thats well over a few 100pounds of delicious steaks and kibble plus all the acquired leave she’s got coming to her. WOOF, WOOF, WOOF… put your feet up and rest those weary bones! Your finally Home…..Why didn’t they have a CHIP in her to be able to find her if this sort of thing happened how absolutly tragic on the dumb leaders who think we can “CUT COSTS” I want to make the leader who decided she was not to have a chip in her to locate if she was to get lost…..he needs to be lost out there all alone for a year. BOL
good for you, Sabi! hope you’re able to relax, finally!
that is one tough dog!