After putting up posters about their missing dog, Meadow, the owners got a call that their dog was found in the forest. Meadow, a 1 year old golden retriever, went missing in the woods and was lost for about 10 days. A man by the name of Brian James called the owners and told them he could fly his drone above the trees to find the beloved golden retriever. When he spotted Meadow, she ran into her rescuer’s embrace and even though she’d been missing for 10 days, Meadow was unharmed and in tail-wagging good spirits. The golden retriever was in dire need of rescue because a winter storm was quickly approaching. But the hero of the story says you don’t need a drone or hiking savvy to save the day- all it takes is the desire to make a difference. James explains that “Everybody’s got the capability to help. You never know what will come of it.”

Judy Cole, et al. “This Dog Was Lost in the Woods for 10 Days With a Winter Storm on the Way – But a Drone Saved the Day.” Good News Network, 8 Dec. 2020, www.goodnewsnetwork.org/new-york-retriever-rescued-with-drone-brian-james/.