Dog lost during Christmas Eve hike rescued from mountain, reunited with family

OGDEN, Utah (WLS) -- A Utah family is reunited with their dog after a harrowing mountain rescue.

"Nala" got separated from her owner during a Christmas Eve hike. The next day, she was spotted on a ridge above a frozen waterfall.

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Specially trained climbers went up the mountain, coaxing the scared, cold dog into their arms.

The rescuers said the sheriff's drone may have spooked "Nala" into cooperating.