Sophie, Dog Overboard : The Incredible True Adventures of the Castaway Dog (18 page)

Peter Berck's generator shed, where Frank mistook Sophie for a wolf.

The wrecked line boat at Stockyard Bay, St. Bees, near the area where the park rangers trapped Sophie.

Dr. Bill Ellis (right) and Dr. Alistair Melzer (below) with St. Bees koalas. These pictures show how approachable the koalas are on St. Bees Island, making it a very special place for observational research. It also indicates how unprepared they are for predators.

Dr. Alistair Meltzer (left) and volunteers radio-tracking koalas on St. Bees.

Beach scrubs on Stockyard Bay, under which the rangers placed Sophie's trap.

Home at last! Just off the QPWS boat at Mackay Marina, Sophie takes off with Dave while Jan offers their hasty goodbyes and thanks.

Sophie's first day home! Lying in her favorite spot in front of the air conditioner.

Photo call April 6th, 2009. Sophie makes headlines around the world.

Bridget, home on vacation, watches TV with Sophie.

Who's ready for a game?

Jan and Sophie play ball after dinner.