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Rescue Dog Leads Police to Save Injured 84-Year-Old Owner

A 13-year-old rescue dog named Gita guided deputies to her owner who had fallen and was stranded for hours in rural Washington.

Pictures of rescue dog Gita who has been dubbed a "hero" after getting help for her owner when he was in need.

Overview

  • Deputy Wright of the Stevens County Sheriff's Office discovered Gita sitting in the middle of a remote road, prompting him to investigate.
  • Gita refused to enter the deputy's vehicle and instead led him up an unmarked roadway to her injured owner.
  • The 84-year-old man had fallen and injured his leg near a cabin, and had been calling for help for hours.
  • The man had other medical conditions that required regular medication, making the timely rescue critical.
  • The Stevens County Sheriff's Office praised Gita's loyalty and heroism, crediting her with saving her owner's life.