3-year-old Victoria Bensch wandered away from her home in Cordes Lakes, Arizona last Thursday. She was missing in the nearby mountains overnight while the temperature dipped down to 30 degrees. Fifteen hours later, she was spotted in a dry creek bad by a helicopter pilot. Victoria was accompanied by her dog, Blue. Pilot Matthew Uhl and medic Eric Tarr, who rescued Victoria, believe Blue kept the child warm and safe from predators.
Victoria was taken to a hospital for frostbite treatment and was found to be healthy. Link -via Arbroath
The dog was protective of the child when they first approached, but when the girl smiled, the dog relaxed.
"I think once the dog realized we were there to help them out, he was very excited," Uhl said.
"He ran around while the medic tended to the little girl, and when it was time to go, he jumped right into the helicopter and was ready to go."
Victoria was taken to a hospital for frostbite treatment and was found to be healthy. Link -via Arbroath
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"30 degrees F". You know, just in case someone from anywhere else in the world reads this blog. (30F~-1C)
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I think this kind of thing has happened numerous times over the years. I still find it heart warming every time I hear about another occurrence.
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Didn't this exact story also occur a couple years? I distinctly remember a "lost child kept warm by dog" event prior to this.
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More proof that dogs are awesome! This is such an awesome story, glad the little girl and her goggie are safe!
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cool
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