Overview

• Valerie, a miniature dachshund, escaped from a campsite on Kangaroo Island in November 2023 and has survived in the wild for 16 months.
• Recent sightings, including a photo provided three weeks ago, have confirmed her survival and reignited rescue efforts led by Kangala Wildlife Rescue.
• Despite traps, cameras, and local volunteers, Valerie continues to evade capture, last seen 15km from her original escape point.
• Experts are amazed by her survival, speculating she has relied on opportunistic food sources like roadkill and dam water, showcasing dogs' resourcefulness.
• Her owners, Georgia Gardner and Josh Fishlock, are preparing to return to the island to assist in the ongoing rescue operation.