Dog protects owner injured on hike by keeping man warm with cuddles. The extraordinary story of a climber and his companion, is attracting everyone’s attention. Once again, dogs are letting us know that their company is essential to our well-being, mentally and physically.
The dog, called North, kept Grga Brkic warm after he was injured in a fall while out hiking and was unable to move. The other two hikers with him were unable to reach them, so they raised the alarm.
First responders credited the eight-month-old Alaskan Malamute with having helped keep Brkic safe.
The incident happened when the group went for a weekend hike in the Velebit mountain range along the country’s Adriatic coastline.
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Without realizing it they have become an integral part of our lives. It is unimaginable to live without their presence. A hiker slipped and fell 500 feet in Croatia’s Velebit mountain range, critically injuring his leg — and his beloved pup stayed by his side until they were both rescued.
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He would have had a fatal end if he had not shared life with his dog. Thank God for dogs.
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The news attracted the attention of the media, thus being placed in the main headlines of the portals.
The Croatian Mountain Rescue Service — the team behind Brkic’s eventual rescue — shared news of the incident and its happy ending in a Facebook post earlier this week, including a photo of the North protecting his owner while the man lay on a stretcher.
Dog kept man warm and safe until rescuers found him
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“Friendship and love between man and dog know no boundaries,” the rescue team wrote in their post. “He [North] curled up with him [Brkic] and warmed him with his body. His loyalty did not stop … guarding his man for 13 hours. From this example, we can all learn about caring for each other.” The dog “curled around him and warmed him” during the high-altitude rescue mission, the post added.
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According to The Guardian, Brkic told Croatian media that “the minutes and seconds before they [rescuers] arrived were so slow.”
“This little dog is a real miracle,” Brkic added.
This is what having a dog looks like, your life is safer and your soul is happier. Cheers to our best friends, our canines.