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A dog ran four miles to find help for its owner who crashed his car into a ravine Oregon – and was ultimately saved because of the animal’s heroism, according to authorities.
The case unfolded as Brandon Garrett was driving 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 into an embankment, according to declaration by the Baker County Sheriff’s Office.
Garrett survives the crash, but the accident leaves him stranded and forced to wait – and hope – for help.
Fortunately for him, one of his dogs escaped back to the campsite, and the animal’s appearance made Garrett’s family aware that something had gone wrong. The dog ended up running nearly four miles across the desert before tracking down the other campers on June 3 at 9:30 a.m.
The family quickly began searching for Garrett and eventually spotted his car. But they were unable to reach him due to the difficult terrain, prompting them to call rescuers for help.
“The reporting party explained that his brother Brandon Garrett did not make it to his camp yesterday afternoon. “Family members located his vehicle this morning but were unable to reach it due to the terrain,” the sheriff’s office said in a statement.
First responders were able to reach Garrett by using chainsaws to make a path. They then used a rescue blanket and rope to pull Garrett out of the ravine.
Garrett was found about 100 yards from where the accident happened, along with his three other dogs, who were also alive.
Authorities treated Garrett at the scene. He was later taken by ambulance to a helicopter that took him to an area hospital.
Details on the extent of Garrett’s injuries or his medical condition were not immediately released.
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