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Malinois stolen from vacationing couple sparks intense and relentless search for 2 days

A couple from Reunion, whose holiday in the mountains was coming to an end, had to spend the weekend desperately searching for their stolen dog in the Lyon metropolis. Their efforts eventually paid off.

Naomi and Timothy are relieved. They were able to find their dog Wow on Monday, Jan. 9, after being stolen the day before. A story told by NewsLyon.

They lived on Réunion Island and were on the French mainland to spend their holidays in the mountains aboard their van. The couple was accompanied by Wowthe female Belgian Shepherd Malinois has been by their side for 2 years.

Their stay was coming to an end and the trio passed through Lyons. Saturday 7 January, Naomi and Timothy had left Wow with water and croquettes in their vehicle parked in 6e district of the Rhone city, time to have lunch in one of the restaurants on the square.

When they returned, the dog was no longer in the van and their luggage had been looted. The people of Reunion immediately set out to find the animal. They crossed the neighborhood and asked passers-by if they had seen their 4-legged friend. They also launched a call for witnesses on social networks.

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Naomi and Timothy spent the whole day looking for the slightest trace of Wowwithout results. They must have returned to the hotel with a deep sense of sadness and despair.

They resumed the search the next morning, distributing posters by the dozen and reporting the Malinois’ disappearance to various police stations. Late that Sunday evening they got a call to tell them Wow had just been seen in the district of Mas you Taurus. A man held her on a leash and tried unsuccessfully to make her obey him.

Hope allowed again

The police have been notified. Several crews conducted patrols in this area, but the dog remained untraceable. Here again, Naomi and Timothy had to return to the hotel disappointed, but soon after one of the police officers called them. A new trail led them to a rural sector of Vaulx-en-Velin.

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They got there without wasting time. Still no Wow, but the couple spotted a frightened and unidentifiable dog in the dark near a property. The masters of the Malinoise spent the rest of the night there, sleeping in their van. Before going to bed, they put out the dog’s blanket and food in the hope of a miracle. This took place.

Very early the next morning, a familiar dog’s voice woke them from sleep. It was Wow ! She was dirty and shaking, but safe and sound. Emotions and relief for his people.

All 3 immediately left town. Naomi and Timothy made a vow never to let their dog leave them again. They also plan to equip it with a GPS collar.

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