Pilot rescues a lost dog who was in the wilderness in Alaska
@Deepizzaguy (113344)
Lake Charles, Louisiana
August 18, 2025 3:49pm CST
Soldotna Alaska residents Lewis and Amber Ekle were camping near Carmen Lake over the Independence Day weekend when their pog Koda ran away after he was scared.
The couple used social media to ask for help after they went looking for Koda by foot and by boat without finding their dog.
Volunteer pilot John Kagerer volunteered his services to use his small plane to search for Koda when he parked his small plane about a half mile where Koda was last seen. John was able to find Koda safe and sound nearby and quickly.
John was able to get Koda to go aboard his small plane so he could reunite Koda with his owner who reside in Anchorage Alaska nine days later after Koda went missing.
The owners of Koda are grateful to reunite with their dog once again.
Link is upi.com/8551752682047 via @upi
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@Deepizzaguy (113344)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
19 Aug
I am in agreement with you that Koda was found safe and sound by the volunteer small plane pilot.
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@sw8sincere (6028)
• Philippines
19 Aug
That’s such a heartwarming reunion story! 

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@Deepizzaguy (113344)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
19 Aug
I am in agreement with you.
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@Deepizzaguy (113344)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
20 Aug
I am in agreement with you.
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@RasmaSandra (88198)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
18 Aug
Poor doggy I am glad he was rescued,
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@Deepizzaguy (113344)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
18 Aug
So am I happy that the dog was rescued.
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@innertalks (23076)
• Australia
19 Aug
John must have been a nice man for the dog to go on board his small plane with him. He was lucky to find a place to land his plane too. A good positive feelgood story, this one.
@Deepizzaguy (113344)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
19 Aug
My pleasure to share a good story here,
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@LindaOHio (198598)
• United States
19 Aug
Koda is lucky to be alive. I'm so glad he was found.
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@Deepizzaguy (113344)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
19 Aug
I am in agreement with you.
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