On the drive back, Joseph and the others were involved in a car crash. Sadly, Joseph and Sako were the only two to survive the crash, though Joseph had broken his leg so badly that the bone was protruding from the skin. Suffice to say he was barely capable of moving.
Alone and injured in the wilderness, things were bleak. What’s more, there was the prospect of wild animals to consider.
It wasn’t long before coyotes came sniffing, perhaps hoping for an easy meal.
What they found, instead, was Sako, who fought them back and defended Joseph for the better part of two days. He kept his owner warm, shielded him when he needed it, and even helped drag him to a creek so he could drink water.
After an incredible 40 hours, the pair were rescued and Joseph was rushed to hospital. There can be no understating the role Sako played in saving his life.
In honor of his efforts, Purina inducted Sako into their 47th Animal Hall of Fame!
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