The early Thursday morning rush hour on the Major Deegan Expressway in the Bronx was the setting of a dramatic and heartwarming scene as a German shepherd-mix protected its fallen mother who was struck by a car.
Around 6:30 a.m., May 14, a nine year old female yellow lab-mix, Chile, ran onto the Major Deegan Expressway and was hit by a car at exit 3. Her son Husky, ran to the rescue on the crowded highway. The dog ran around her body, protecting his injured mother by barking at traffic and police officers, even as they attempted to offer assistance.
When police managed to rescue Chile, Husky ran home through traffic, dodging vehicles as police tried to catch it.
A police cruiser followed him along the highway, finally escorting him onto an exit ramp, and traffic was allowed to resume.
Meantime, the injured mother dog was taken to animal care and control in East Harlem, where she was given medical aid.
Chile suffered a broken left leg. She had no ID at the time of the accident, but her owner saw the drama on TV, went to the vet center, and took her to an animal hospital where she will undergo surgery.
The owner told animal control that the other dog, who he also owns, is home now.
Comments
What a sweet story. Would rather hear stories like this rather than negative reporting.
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Make sure you click on the link for the video. This is so touching.
Me
Thanks for sharing - always love a happy ending.
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