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A dog who went missing at Crufts, sparking a search operation involving a drone and air traffic control, was found safe and well 48 hours later.

Ruth, a Coonhound from Italy, slipped her collar at the Ibis Hotel near the National Exhibition Centre on Sunday.

Volunteers came together to search, a drone was launched, and she was found about eight miles away in Bordesley Green in Birmingham on Tuesday.

The canine had been due to compete at the dog show before she took off without warning.

Krizia Buso, Ruth'so owner, flew to the UK from Italy when she found out her dog had vanished.

Jacqui Whitworth, from Stourbridge, helped mount the search for Ruth and said a huge number of people came forward to assist.