A 10-year-old girl named Vika from Sakhalin, Russia, found herself lost on her way home from school. Unable to remember how to get home, she wandered further away. Her family became frantic upon realizing she was missing and began searching for her. The police were also alerted to her disappearance.
Despite an extensive search, night fell, and Vika was still nowhere to be found. Worries mounted as temperatures dropped to -11 degrees Celsius (about 12 degrees Fahrenheit) and a blizzard covered the area with two feet of snow. The possibility of Vika freezing to death was a frightening reality.
Eighteen hours later, Vika was discovered hugging a stray dog for warmth. She had found the dog sleeping on a discarded mattress and approached it. The dog welcomed her, and together they took shelter under a balcony. Olesya Voznyuk, an official with the Investigative Committee, described the scene.
Upon being found, Vika was taken to the hospital, where she was diagnosed with mild frostbite. Her parents revealed that Vika has always had a special connection with animals, which explained her ability to befriend the stray dog. Voznyuk shared that Vika often played with local dogs and fed them after school.
The stray dog was hailed as a hero for saving Vika’s life. Locals wanted to ensure the dog found a home, but unfortunately, the dog went missing after the rescue.
The story remains a testament to the incredible bond between humans and dogs, and how these special animals can save lives in the direst circumstances.
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