Mini dachshund who escaped owners 1 year ago continues to evade capture on remote island

A miniature dachshund named Valerie, who has spent almost a year and a half lost on a remote island in southern Australia, has been spotted in the wild — now rescue workers and islanders think they're finally close to catching the little pup.

"Fantastic news off the bat," Jared Karen, a staff member of Kangala Wildlife Rescue, said in an update video on the organization’s Facebook page. ---More...