There are many examples in history when a dog showed real heroic qualities and demonstrated loyalty and love to its master. There is a reason why it is said that a dog is man’s best friend. And today’s video once again proves that this statement has a deserved right to exist.
The case shown in the video took place in 2006 in the USA. The heroes were Danielle Bellengi, who is a champion runner and her dog named Tez. Every morning these two went jogging to overcome long distances. Danielle’s job required her to keep in shape, and the dog was happy to keep her company. The woman had taken the dog from a shelter, and as far as she knew, he had pedigree blood in him. Tez was descended from an Australian Shepherd, so by nature he was quite hardy and liked long jogs.
One day, the owner and the dog went for a run through a canyon located in the Moab Desert, Utah. The duration of the route was about an hour and a half. Daniel and Tez reached the canyon by car. Going for a run, the woman parked the car, leaving in it and the phone. To enjoy the sport of nature, she took with her only a bottle of water and a couple of fitness bars. And so, after an hour of climbing up the slope, Danielle slipped and fell to the very bottom of the mountain. As she rolled down, she repeatedly hit sharp cobblestones and suffered multiple injuries. The girl could not even move her legs. Frightened, she did not know how to get out of the situation.
Fortunately, her faithful dog was always by her side. Daniel and Tez spent several days in the desert. Tez was always fussing with his mistress, and at night he snuggled close to Danielle to keep her warm. During the day, the dog would leave his mistress and run off somewhere. As it turned out, Tez made the long trek back to the road several times in an attempt to call for help. However, even when cars appeared on the road, they paid no attention to the agitated dog. Fortunately, the girl’s disappearance was noticed by her neighbor, who contacted rescuers. Some time later, near the canyon, one of the police officers found a lone car belonging to Danielle. A rescue team was dispatched to the location.
The rescuers headed down the trail, and their search could have been greatly prolonged, if not Tez. Seeing people, the dog happily ran out to meet them and immediately led them to the place where his owner was lying. In the end, the girl was found and provided with the necessary medical care. So, thanks to a loyal dog, Danielle was able to survive. And Tez showed himself as a real hero.