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Veteran visits News4JAX to thank community after service dog missing for 5 days found safe

Published: June 1, 2026 at 11:07 AM

What began as a nightmare situation ended in a miracle for one military veteran visiting Jacksonville. Scott Baker shared his gratitude for the Jacksonville community on The Morning Show after everyone stepped up to help find his service dog, Mal'i, who was missing for five days.

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