Dog helps rescue owner after car crash in Oregon

SOURCE www.npr.org
A man and his dogs were involved in a car crash in a steep ravine in Oregon. One of the dogs traveled four miles to the campsite where the man's family was staying, alerting them that something was wrong. The man was rescued by authorities using a complex rope system and airlifted to a hospital.

Key Points

  • Dog's actions helped in the successful rescue of the man
  • Authorities used a complex rope system to reach and transport the man to safety

Pros

  • Quick thinking and action by the man's dog helped alert his family about the crash
  • Efficient rescue operation by authorities led to the man being airlifted to a hospital

Cons

  • The man was involved in a dangerous car crash in a remote area