On Thursday, December 14, 2023, Jacob (Jake) Dalbey shared the primary image on his Instagram story of what might be his lacking canine Ullr. The image was taken by an unidentified feminine who had noticed a canine of the precise dimension and breed with markings resembling Ullr within the space Jake had been suspecting Ullr to be in.
Ullr and his proprietor had been caught in an avalanche on Chair Mountain, close to Marble, CO, on Friday, March 17, 2023, which noticed one man killed and two folks buried. The avalanche broke above the treeline on the east-facing slope about one mile south of Chair Mountain, southwest of Marble. The avalanche was about 4 to 6 toes deep, 400 toes vast, and ran 2,500 vertical toes over three distinct cliff bands, practically reaching Rapid Creek within the valley backside. Jake managed to free himself, digging himself out for a number of hours.
It is unclear what precisely occurred to Ullr, however it’s believed he’s alive. Jake tried to seize his canine because the avalanche broke however couldn’t attain him. After the avalanche, each Jake in addition to rescue staff noticed canine tracks leaving the avalanche particles beneath the second cliff band and intently following the pores and skin monitor down the Rapid Creek drainage. Other searchers confirmed canine tracks exiting Rapid Creek via the ravine and onto Gunnison County Road 3. Therefore it’s strongly believed that Ullr continues to be alive. Ullr has been lacking for 9 months now however Jake will not be dropping religion that his canine is alive and nicely.
“Ullr has been spotted recently by hiker. Since the avalanche, sightings have been few and far between due to the terrain. Jacob Dalbey, Ullr’s owner is extremely grateful for the support of local community and the lost dog community providing expert advice and coaching. During recent sighting, Hiker was able to provide pictures of a dog that resembles Ullr. Pictures are from a distance and blurry. If Ullr, he looks like he is healthy and dogging well. Goal now is to place more flyers in area of sighting, establish a food station, and provide a safe space for dog in survival. Once dog attends a food station regularly and settles into the area, then containment plans can be discussed.”
— Jacob Dalbey
We had been hoping to deliver you extra concrete information or the information that Jake and Ullr had been re-united, particularly as a result of we frequently obtain readers’ emails and messages, asking about Ullr. However, that is essentially the most concrete sighting of Ullr Jake has had and we due to this fact wished to share the images to offer you all an update. Maybe we will all pray for a Christmas miracle for Jake and Ullr earlier than the deepest snow units in for the subsequent three months.
If you do occur to be within the Marble, Colorado, space, please remember that Ullr is in survival mode. Please don’t strategy him, chase, comply with, whistle, or name, and so forth. If you need to assist, please observe and report potential sighting by way of name or textual content to 970-596-3221. Ullr’s proprietor is working with an skilled canine restoration staff to deliver him home safely. Please, don’t exit trying to find Ullr. If you see Ullr, deal with him like a stray cat: STOP, DROP, SNAP PIC, OBSERVE & REPORT – in order that he doesn’t bolt into hazard like visitors. Every interplay with folks must be constructive, so the canine builds belief of people. If you strategy or make verbal contact, he’ll bolt. Please don’t put up sightings publicly right here. Call and/or textual content quantity or non-public message Jake on Instagram. Thanks for all of the neighborhood assist.
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