- Friday April 1st
The island of debris, which included a roof, was washed out to sea by the retreating waters of the devastating tsunami, which hit the country on 11 March.
Since the rescue crew thought there might be people alive, they lowered one of their team onto the roof.
He found no human beings but, to his surprise, he saw a dog.
Local television showed an aerial view of a brown medium-sized dog trotting around the roof of the house -- the only part of it floating above water.
The rescuer tried
to get close to the dog.. However, the dog was so afraid that it disappeared through a broken section of the roof. The rescuer went in after tearing a wider opening and some minutes after he came out with the dog in his arms. They were transported back to safety by boat.Domestic media said no people were found inside the house.
- Monday April 4th
The owner recognized the dog from a TV news report on the rescue on Friday.
The female owner and the two-year-old dog called Ban had an emotional reunion at an animal care center where she was being looked after.
"We'll never let go of her," the owner, who wished to remain anonymous, was quoted as saying by a center official.
Ban immediately jumped up and wagged her tail when her owner appeared, local media reported.
"I'm happy for the reunion, " Toshiro Suzuki, head of the animal shelter was quoted as saying by Kyodo news agency. He said the shelter is caring for 19 dogs and several cats separated from their owners after the tsunami.
And now, please ask questions to get the following answers:
1. Over an island of debris
2. Last Friday
3. Because they thought there might be people alive
4. No, he didn't
5. An aerial view of a dog
6. For 3 weeks
7. 2 years old
8. On Monday
9. 19 dogs
10. I think so
