Overview

• Athena was found by the Kingsport Fire Department and Murfreesboro Police Department three days after being separated from her family during the floods.
• K9 Kari, a police dog, played a crucial role in locating Athena by alerting rescuers to her presence in the tree.
• The rescue took place near the Nolichucky River, an area heavily impacted by Hurricane Helene's historic rainfall.
• Athena's owners, Allie and TJ Faulkner, expressed immense gratitude to rescuers for reuniting them with their beloved pet.
• The floods have resulted in over 10 fatalities in Northeastern Tennessee, highlighting the severity of the disaster.