A dog has been found safe after going missing for more than 24 hours in freezing conditions.
The beloved family pet, named Nelson, went missing during a walk on Longridge Fell.
Nelson went missing during a walk on Longridge Fell (Image: Supplied)
His owner, Samantha Lindsay-Corbett, raised the alarm after he failed to return home, sparking a desperate search effort across the fell and surrounding farmland.
She turned to the local community for help and residents of Ribchester, volunteers from Poochie Paradise Doggy Daycare, and neighbouring property owners joined forces in a 24-hour search mission.
They scoured farmland, outbuildings, and the terrain of the fell, braving ‘icy winds and dangerous conditions.’
Nelson was found after hours of relentless searching, exhausted but unharmed.
Samantha and Nelson (Image: Supplied)
Ms Lindsay-Corbett said: “I cannot thank everyone enough for their kindness and determination.
“Seeing so many people come together in different capacities to help find Nelson is something I’ll never forget.
“He’s a part of our family, and we’re so relieved to have him home safe.
“I must also mention the charity Drone to Home who provided a helpline number and fielded calls of sightings and finds to ensure that scammers looking for reward payment at such an upsetting time were kept at bay.”
Nelson was found safe and sound, exhausted but unharmed (Image: Supplied)
Jason Robinson, a search team member, said: “It was truly heartening to see the community come together so quickly and work tirelessly in such challenging conditions.
“We’re thrilled that Nelson is safe and recovering.”
Nelson is now recuperating in the warmth of his home (Image: Supplied)
Nelson’s survival is being hailed as a testament to ‘both his resilience and the power of community.’