Dog Missing From Airport Found Dead

Jan 4, 2011 - 14:07
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Dog Missing From Airport Found Dead

ATLANTA - A dog that escaped from Hartsfield-Jackson Inteational Airport while being transported from San Diego to Germany has been found dead by a highway crew.

Nala, an 8-year-old German shepherd disappeared three days before Christmas.

Delta Air Lines, which was transporting the dog, said the dog apparently was hit by a car. A Delta spokeswoman said the airline will donate $1,000 to Atlanta Pet Rescue in Nala's memory.

Owner Alisa Miller had planned to spend Christmas with her husband, Brian, a U.S. Army officer stationed in Frankfurt, but came to Atlanta in hopes of finding Nala. But after two days of looking Miller departed for Germany on Dec. 30.

Delta had reported a few sightings of Nala near the airport. The body was found Saturday alongside Interstate 75.

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