Thames and Mike's Big Reunion

Thames and his handler Constable Mike Wakefield were happily reunited yesterday afternoon after Thames spend 7 nights and days lost in the Tararua Ranges.

Thames has been given the all clear to return to work – after he and Mike have a few weeks of annual leave.

“The vet says Thames is remarkably healthy for his ordeal.  He’s a bit skinny, stiff and sore but that’s to be expected.

‘We’ve had a good night at home and now we’ll recoup, ease the muscles and then get back into work.”