Guide Dog Jumps In Front Of School Bus To Save Blind Owner
June 10, 2015
Figo the Golden Retriever was guiding his blind owner, Audrey Stone, 62, across the street in Brewster, New York on Monday morning when a school bus failed to stop. Figo's protective instincts kicked in and jumped in front of Stone to take the blow, witnesses said.
Credit: The Journal News
Stone suffered a fractured elbow and ankle, three broken ribs, and a cut to her head in the accident, while Figo suffered a deep cut to his right leg.
Paul Schwartz, who witnessed the accident, said Figo tried desperately to be near his owner while paramedics attended to her.
"He sat with me the whole time. He was limping as we put him on a big blanket on the sidewalk and it started to rain. He let us wrap up his leg without any problem," Schwartz told The Journal News. "He wasn't barking or crying or yelping. But he kept pulling toward her. After she was put on a gurney and taken away, he stopped doing that. He seemed a little lost after she left."
Credit: Middlebranch Veterinary Hospital
Stone is being treated in the hospital while Figo was taken to a local vet for surgery.
Stone, interviewed by an officer in her hospital bed, was happy to hear that her dog was being treated and that friends are working out the details of the dog's care while Stone recovers.
Middlebranch Veterinary Hospital says the hero retriever is now "resting comfortably and doing extremely well."
Click Here For The Most Popular On Sunny Skyz
Couple Rescues Prairie Dog From Their Dog's Mouth, Then Decides To Adopt It
Ohio Man Makes Waves With His Fully Functioning Hot Dog Boat
Stunning Footage Captures Moment Mount Lewotobi Erupts, Sending Ash Nearly 7 Miles High
Teacher’s Final Wish: Backpacks For Students In Need Fill The Aisles At Her Funeral
Why Hope Is The Key To A Meaningful Life, Backed By New Research
Judge Waives Parking Fines So Dad Can Keep Supporting Son’s Space Dreams
Every Day, This Golden Retriever Leaps Into The Pig Pen To Play With The Piglets
Dog Saves His Best Friend's Life In Incredible Moment Caught On Video
Newborn Baby Has Sweet Conversation With Dad While Lying On Mom’s Face
Woman Tries To Help Bird, Then This Happened... And We Can't Stop Laughing
Sassy Pig Throws Hilarious Tantrum, Slams Door And Gives Mom Silent Treatment