Dog in Colorado reunited with owner after 43 days in the wilderness

SUMMIT COUNTY, Colo. (CBS, KYMA) - A dog named Rocky was rescued and reunited with his owner after surviving 43 days alone in Summit County, Colorado.

Rocky, age 10, had gone missing in late December after escaping from a pet sitter while his owner was traveling.

According to local media, volunteers from Summit Lost Pet Rescue and members of the local community helped search for the dog for weeks, eventually locating and capturing him using a tip from a homeowner who spotted the dog on her Ring camera and a trap set with the owner’s scent.

According to Summit Daily, Rocky had gone from 50 pounds to 28 pounds during the time he was lost.

Video posted by Summit Lost Pet Rescue shows the heartwarming moment Rocky is reunited with his owner, Steven Maa.

"It takes partnership, a village, and donations to save lost pets," the organization wrote on social media.