The body of a former sergeant of the army was found after she fell with her dog in a river in Washington almost a week ago.
The body of Zulika Witron, 28, was found in the river after being seen by a burger who is flying a drone on Friday morning, said the Pierce County Sheriff department in a press release.
Witron had entered the river on Sunday and, according to deputy Carly Cappetto, about two miles were recovered.
She and her girlfriend had walked with two dogs before she and one of the dogs of the Fairfax bridge fell in the Mount Rainier National Park in Washington, the police said.
Witron collapsed in the Carbon River and her girlfriend “witnessed her in the heavy at the moment and tried to catch her before she was wiped away in the rapids.”
Her dog, who had fallen with her, was saved about a quarter of miles downstream and returned to Witron's girlfriend, the police said.
'Central Pierce Fire, Ortin Swift Water and Pierce County Sheriff Swift Water Repsonded with a rope team and a boat to recover [Witron]”said the police press release. “Several family members stayed on the spot while the recovery efforts progressed.”
Witron's younger sister Kiara told Fox 13: “I told her that I love her, and I miss her, and I am sorry that this happened to her, but I promise to make her proud and I am wide to her.”
The body of Zulika Witron, 28, was found in the river after being seen on Friday morning by a burger who is flying a drone with a drone
“Zoie's dog, Mace, was close to the edge of the gorge, and my sister tried to reach her, and she both slipped out and felt from extreme heights in the carbon river,” said the GoFundme
“My heart is like, in a million pieces, but I do my best to stay strong because I know my sister and I know she loves me a lot and the last thing she would want me to be,” said Witron's younger sister Kiara said
Witron collapsed in the Carbon River and her girlfriend 'witnessed her in the heavy at the moment and tried to get her before she was wiped out in the rapids'
“My heart is like, in a million pieces, but I do my best to stay strong because I know my sister and I know she loves me a lot and the last thing she would want me to be,” she went on.
Kiara said that her sister served as an army medicine and wanted to help as many people as possible, including animals.
'As we saw, as my sister would give up her life for her dog, and she would have done this under any circumstance. So, as hurt as I am, I am not angry with her for this decision. '
While Kiara mourn the loss of her older sister, she said the search effort was heart -warming.
“I just couldn't be more grateful for everyone,” she said.
A GoFundme was made and further explained the tragic order of events.
“Zoie's dog, Mace, was close to the edge of the gorge, and my sister tried to reach her, and she both slipped out and felt of extreme heights in the carbon river,” said it.
“We want to thank all the first responds and volunteers who have spent many hours in this search since Sunday,” said the Sheriff department in a press release.
“Zulika's recovery can hopefully bring closure and peace to the family and everyone involved in this tragic incident.”
