An Oregon driver who found himself in a ravine after crashing his pickup truck was saved by his dog, who ran more than 4 miles in search of help.
One of Brandon Garrett’s four dogs arrived at a campsite in Baker County to alert the family who were worried about the motorist’s disappearance, the county sheriff told the New York Post.
Quickly, the victim’s family began a search which found the truck lying on its side at the foot of a cliff next to a stream, while another dog of the truck driver remained there watching the vehicle.
“Sheriff Ash arrived and located the vehicle, along with a dog, in the steep, brushy ravine. While searching for an access point to the creek, he heard a man screaming for help,” the Baker County Sheriff’s Office said.
The victim who suffered significant injuries in the accident was forced to spend the night in the bushy ravine, while his pet went to get help, according to the New York tabloid.
Rescue teams airlifted Brandon Garrett safely to a hospital, according to authorities, who said all four dogs survived the accident.
