Animals • April 23, 2026
After Hiker Falls From Cliff, Dog is Left Behind Shivering Until Pilot Crowdfunds for Rescue Flight to Reunite Them
Originally published on Good News Network
Jessica Johnston was lucky to have survived after plummeting from the top of a 180-foot waterfall while hiking in the mountains. But when she lost her footing—she also lost her dog. They were enjoying one of the world’s richest landscapes, New Zealand’s South Island—with its rainforests, glaciers, fjords, and crystal-clear lakes. Every day was a
Jessica Johnston was lucky to have survived after plummeting from the top of a 180-foot waterfall while hiking in the mountains. But when she lost her footing—she also lost her dog. They were enjoying one of the world’s richest landscapes, New Zealand’s South Island—with its rainforests, glaciers, fjords, and crystal-clear lakes. Every day was a
Originally published on Good News Network.