A moving incident from Bharmour in Himachal Pradesh’s Chamba district in India has highlighted the extraordinary loyalty of a pet dog, which stayed beside its dead owner for four days amid heavy snowfall and extreme cold.
The tragedy unfolded near the Bharmani temple area, where two young relatives, Bikshit Rana and Piyush, went missing while recording videos. They were later found dead after being trapped in deep snow during severe weather.
When rescue teams and local residents reached the remote spot four days later, they found Piyush’s body buried under thick layers of snow. Sitting next to him was his pet pitbull, which had refused to leave the place since its owner’s death.
Despite freezing temperatures, snowstorms and strong winds, the dog did not move or eat during those four days. It remained alert, guarding the body from harsh weather and wild animals common in the area, reports NDTV.
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Rescuers said the dog initially reacted aggressively when they tried to recover the body, apparently thinking the strangers might harm its owner. After patient efforts and gentle reassurance, the animal eventually calmed down and stepped aside, allowing the team to proceed.
The incident has deeply touched many people, once again showing the powerful bond and loyalty animals can display, even in the face of death.