A pitbull pup who ran away from a serious motor vehicle accident near Okanagan Falls on Wednesday has been found!
On January 4 at approximately noon, Penticton RCMP & South Okanagan Traffic Services responded to a two-vehicle crash on Highway 97 between Okanagan Falls and Kaleden.
Two vehicles were northbound on Highway 97, a blue Honda Civic followed by a grey Toyota Tacoma. Initial investigation and witness accounts suggest that the Honda Civic attempted to conduct a U-turn and was struck by the following Tacoma.
The 71-year-old male driver of the Honda Civic was unconscious at the scene but since has regained consciousness. He is currently hospitalized with serious injuries. The three occupants of the Tacoma were treated at hospital and are expected to be released.
A dog named Marley that was riding in the Tacoma fled the crash scene. Search efforts by fire and police personnel were in vain until an Argo Road Maintenance employee found her today. She was taken to the veterinarian for a checkup.
Cpl. Ryan McLeod said Marley survived a cold night outside and has been reunited with her family.
“Marley is currently receiving veterinary care for exposure, some scratches and a couple of missing nails but is in relatively good shape considering her ordeal.”
The family would like to thank every media outlet who broadcasted this story. Additionally, there was an overwhelming response on social media and numerous people came out to search for Marley.
“The family would like to thank everyone involved and specifically recognize the Argo employee who found Marley and the couple who cared for Marley until the family could arrive,” said Cpl. McLeod.
