Dog Travels Nearly 4 Miles To Find Rescue and Help Owner After a Car Crash

A man with four dogs got into an accident, but one of his pets traveled to get some help.

Dog Rescued Owner

Dogs are man's best friend, and that seems to be the case for a man from Oregon. According to the Baker County Sheriff's Office, the man was reportedly driving on a remote U.S. Forest Service road on June 2 when his vehicle crashed into a ravine below. Four dogs accompanied him.

Following the accident, one of the dogs traveled nearly four miles to get help. The dog returned to the campsite where the man and his family were camping. The next day, his family found his car and dialed 911 because they could not reach it due to the steep terrain.

Authorities heard the man call for aid, and when they got there, they discovered him around 100 yards from the automobile. After the collision, he managed to climb out of the car.

Forest Service workers used U.S. Chainsaws to cut a route through the undergrowth so that search and rescue teams could install an intricate rope system that connected both sides of the ravine. As a torrent raged below, officers used a rescue stretcher and hooks to drag the man to the opposite side of the gorge. Pictures released by the sheriff's office revealed what they did to get into the man.

According to authorities, the individual was evacuated to a provincial hospital. At the scene of the collision, his other three dogs were discovered to be still alive.

Health Benefits of Owning a Dog

Dogs are not just there to help owners during emergencies. Simply living with them can help one's physical and mental health.

For instance, dogs make you get up and walk about. According to one study, dog owners are more likely than non-owners to report engaging in regular physical activity.

Dog ownership activities such as playing, feeding, grooming, and walking them outside raise physical activity levels. Physical exercise increases blood flow, causes muscles to flex, and eases tight joints.

Another study revealed that those who walked their dogs daily were less likely to be obese than their neighbors without dogs. According to the same study, having a dog also increases the likelihood of maintaining a balanced diet and regular blood sugar, all of which are linked to better heart health overall. Walking for thirty minutes each day lowers the incidence of Type 2 diabetes, osteoporosis, colon and breast cancer, and coronary heart disease.

Additionally, it has been observed that having a dog improves mental health and decreases feelings of social isolation, which can minimize the risk of heart attacks and cognitive problems. Social isolation is a significant risk factor for poorer health outcomes and early mortality. Dog owners are less prone to suffer from depression because they socialize more with others, including other dog owners and others they meet when out for walks.

Aside from increasing activity and helping you combat loneliness, pets like dogs can also help reduce work-related stress and manage anxiety.

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