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Oregon Dog Leads Rescuers to Missing 82-Year-Old in Near-Freezing Woods

Volunteers located her after hours of searching when the normally quiet dog answered a call.

Overview

  • The Lane County Sheriff's Office reported Karen Joyce Davis missing on Dec. 29 after she left for a walk with her blue heeler, Cami, in Elmira, Oregon.
  • Authorities later confirmed she was found in rough terrain following a multi-hour search as temperatures hovered near freezing.
  • Search volunteer Katie Sciotto said she called out "Cami" and heard a faint bark about 300 yards away that directed the team to Davis.
  • Rescuers treated Davis for hypothermia at the scene, carried her out of the woods, and transported her to a local hospital.
  • Officials credited Cami for keeping Davis warm and signaling rescuers, and shared photos of the dog resting on her as Lane Fire Authority and local residents assisted.