Dog runs four miles to get help for owner who crashed car into Oregon ravine

Source: The Guardian

Dog runs four miles to get help for owner who crashed car into Oregon ravine

Gloria Oladipo
Sat 8 Jun 2024 17.55 BST
Last modified on Sat 8 Jun 2024 21.25 BST

A dog ran four miles to get help for his owner who crashed his car into a ravine in Oregon – and was ultimately rescued because of the animal’s heroics, according to authorities.

The case unfolded as Brandon Garrett was driving with his four dogs north on US Forest Service Road 39 in Baker county, near where his family was camping.

During the trip, Garrett failed to navigate a curve in the road and crashed over an embankment, according to a statement from the Baker county sheriff’s office.

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Thankfully for him, one of his dogs ran back to the campsite, and the animal’s appearance led the Garrett’s family to realize something had gone wrong. The dog ended up running nearly four miles through the wilderness before tracking down the other campers on 3 June at 9.30am.

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Read more: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/article/2024/jun/08/dog-saves-owner-oregon-crash