{
  "id": 14982042,
  "title": "Lost Dog Survives Month in National Park Filled With Coyotes",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/lost-dog-survives-month-in-national-park-filled-with-coyotes",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-16T15:34:24.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Newsweek",
    "slug": "newsweek",
    "url": "https://www.newsweek.com/lost-dog-survives-month-in-national-park-filled-with-coyotes-12579573"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A small dog named Luna, a 10-year-old Jack Russell terrier mix from California, was reunited with her family after surviving over a month in Yellowstone National Park. Luna, who escaped from her family's cabin on September 10, evaded capture for 34 days while facing freezing temperatures and predators like coyotes, wolves, and bears. The dog was discovered in a humane trap set by volunteers, who had been searching for her in the Wyoming wilderness days before worsening winter conditions threatened the rescue operation. Luna's family had left her inside their locked cabin, but she managed to escape after a housekeeping employee entered. Despite several sightings, catching Luna was difficult due to the dangerous conditions and the presence of predators. However, she was finally found in a trap containing familiar items, allowing her to be reunited with her owners who had returned from Yellowstone. The incident highlights the dangers domestic animals face in national parks and the importance of following pet regulations.",
  "summary": "Luna, a Jack Russell terrier mix, was found alive on October 14 after a month living in the wild in Yellowstone National Park.",
  "key_points": [
    "Luna, a 10-year-old Jack Russell terrier mix, survived 34 days in Yellowstone National Park.",
    "She escaped from her family's cabin on September 10 and faced freezing temperatures and predators.",
    "Luna was trapped with familiar items and reunited with her owners after a family trip."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}