Stories like 1993’sHomeward Boundreally do happen in tangible life . A dog who disappeared from a fishing boat off the California coast in February was discovered on a nearby island earlier this week . On Thursday , the pooch — a German shepherd - burly mix named Luna — was reunify with her overjoyed master , the Associated Press reports .
In February , Luna light overboard while her proprietor , commercial-grade fisher Nick Haworth , was fishing off the coast of San Clemente Island . Haworth spend two sidereal day search the area for his pet . Since San Clemente Island is owned and operated by the U.S. Navy , Haworth also received help from navy personnel , who pass a week analyse San Clemente Island by air and domain . Still , there was still no sign of the zodiac of the dog , whose Shirley Temple Black - and - burn coat might have helped her blend in with her surround .
" One instant Luna was there , and the next , she was move , ” Haworth told the Navy personnel department at the time , fit in toThe Los Angeles Times .
A devastated Haworth conclude that Luna was drained . However , the scrappy Canis familiaris had actually swim two naut mi to the island , where she likely survived by eating small rodents and Pisces the Fishes that wash ashore , the AP report . On Tuesday , US Navy employees expose Luna — who had been missing for about five weeks — sit down beside a route on the island . Since domesticated animals are n’t allowed on the island for environmental reasons , the canine now caught their tending . The crew called her over , and Luna jumped into their car .
A biologist test Luna , and found her to be tightly fitting but healthy . She then called Haworth , who was “ so felicitous and thankful and thrilled ” to hear his click was alive , Sandy DeMunnik , spokeswoman for Naval Base Coronado told the AP .
Since Haworth wason an out - of - province trip-up , Luna was sent to a mainland United States Navy nucleotide and given to Haworth ’s skilful friend for keeping . Last Nox , Haworth returned home and was lastly reunite with his beloved pet .
see a video recording of Luna ’s return above , courtesy of CBS News .
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