Rescue Dog Saves Life of 84-Year-Old 'Best Friend' Lying Injured for Hours

A  dog has been dubbed a "hero" after her actions saved the life of her owner in rural Washington.

While patrolling a wooded area in Stevens County, Washington, Deputy Wright came across a dog sitting in the roadway, far from any houses. After trying to get Gita into his vehicle, he "proceeded to check the surrounding area residences within a mile and could not find the owner."

Sensing something amiss, Deputy Wright returned to Gita, who was clearly trying to communicate something with him. When she took off up a slightly traveled, unmarked roadway, Wright followed her and further up the track came across an elderly male laying on the ground calling for help a short distance from a nearby cabin.

The 84-year-old man had fallen and injured his leg and had been there for hours, facing serious consequences if he hadn't been found.

But thanks to 13-year-old rescue dog, Gita, Deputy Wright was able to quickly get the man the medical attention he required.

In a post on Facebook, the sheriff's office shared the story and said: "The loyalty and heroism of our furry friends never cease to amaze us," dubbing Gita the dog the "best friend of the gentleman in trouble."

Newsweek reached out to Stevens County Sheriff's Office for comment.

The story quickly gained lots of attention on Facebook, with thousands of reactions and shares and hundreds of comments.

Vannessa wrote: "Kudos to the officer for trusting their instincts and not ignoring this pup!"

While Tiffany said: "Wow that's amazing you always hear about stories like that but never think it would actually happen. Thank you Gita and to the officer for saving that man's life."

Another commenter, Jenn, praised both Gita and the deputy involved and said: "Deputy Wright sounds like an amazing asset to our department, thank you to him for following his gut and taking the time to investigate. I appreciate knowing that you're here helping our community. Dogs really are a man's best friend, it's proven time and time again."

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Rescue Dog Saves Life of 84-Year-Old 'Best Friend' Lying Injured for Hours