Pittsburgh, PA – A dog is being hailed a hero after watching his owner take a bad fall and suffering a significant hip injury. According to Ross West View EMSA, the dog ran to a neighbor’s house to alert them to the issue and refused to leave his owner’s side until emergency crews had the man lifted up to safety.

In a social media post, the agency said, “On arrival, crews discovered this patient over a hillside approximately 20 feet with a significant hip injury. Additional resources were requested to assist in the extrication. The patient was stabilized and treated for pain and trauma over the hill.”

Acknowledging the faithful canine hero at the heart of the story:

But a special thank you to this patient’s dog who alerted neighbors that help was needed. The pup refused to leave the scene until the patient was safely topside and transported. He was rewarded with some treats and big bowl of water on this hot day!

Good job pup!

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