US EditionDog Who Helped Lead Rescuers to Missing Tuolumne County Woman Remains Missing
Barbara Crosby, 85, was found safe after rescuers hiked 70 feet down an embankment, guided by her dog Poncho who remains missing, officials said.
- On Sunday night, Tuolumne County rescuers found Barbara Dee Crosby after her Chihuahua, Poncho, led them to her sleeping down an embankment; they used a basket stretcher and rope to extract her for medical care.
- Reported missing Saturday after leaving Skyline Place Senior Living on Sylva Lane to walk Poncho, Barbara Dee Crosby was considered at risk due to dementia, the Tuolumne County Sheriff's Office said.
- Around 9 p.m., local residents and driver Brett Christopher spotted Poncho, the Chihuahua, near East Bald Mountain Road, leading searchers to find Crosby asleep under brush; Christopher said, `That dog being tied to the missing person is why we stopped`.
- With Crosby safe, attention shifted to Poncho, who ran off and remains missing after leading rescuers to Crosby; neighbors and local residents spotted him on Monday, and officials hope for a reunion soon.
- The sheriff's office praised Poncho as the 'unsung hero' and expressed hope the dog and his recovering owner reunite soon, while Tuolumne County Search and Rescue and mutual-aid teams assisted in the rescue.
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