A Pennsylvania dog owner fell 20 feet down a slope and injured his back, but was saved by a quick-witted golden retriever, local authorities said.
Paramedics in Ross Township, near Pittsburgh, said in a Facebook post on August 1 that the man’s dog alerted neighbors to the accident and “refused to leave the scene until the patient was safely on the ground and transported.”
Early this afternoon, emergency personnel were called to a report of a man who had fallen and injured his back. Upon arrival, personnel…
Contributor Ross Westview EMSA On Thursday, August 1, 2024
Ross West View EMS wrote:
Early this afternoon, emergency responders received a call about a man who had fallen and injured his lower back. Upon arrival, responders found the patient approximately 20 feet down the side of a hill with severe lower back injuries. Additional resources were requested to assist with the extrication.
After the patient was “stabilized and treated for pain and injuries,” a rope system was deployed and used to extract him, after which he was transported to a local medical center.
Emergency services thanked local police and fire services for their help in the rescue operation, and gave a “special thanks” to the man’s golden retriever.
“But a special thanks goes to the patient’s dog, who alerted neighbours that help was needed and refused to leave until the patient was safely on the ground and removed. The dog was given treats as a reward, [a] I want a big bowl of water on a hot day!”
Photos shared by the EMS team show an adorable dog waiting for its owner to be rescued from a ditch.
