Overview

• Richard Moore, a 71-year-old hiker from Colorado, died of hypothermia during a hike to Blackhead Peak in the San Juan Mountains with his Jack Russell terrier, Finney, on August 19.
• Moore's body was discovered by a hunter on October 30, over 10 weeks after he went missing, with Finney still by his side.
• Finney, who had lost half her body weight and was down to just six pounds, is believed to have survived by hunting small animals and avoiding larger predators.
• Following a veterinary checkup, Finney was returned to Moore's family.
• This marks at least the third time a dog has been found alive next to a hiker's body since last year.