In a heartwarming yet tragic story from Russia, a dog named Belka showed incredible loyalty after her owner drowned in the Ufa River.
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As per reports, the 59-year-old man fell through thin ice while trying to cross the frozen river. Despite a passerby’s attempt to save him, the strong current swept him away.
Rescue teams searched the river for four days before finding his body downstream. Meanwhile, Belka stayed near the spot where her owner disappeared, waiting for him to return. She kept going back to the same place, even during the night, holding on to hope.
The man’s family tried to bring Belka home several times, but the loyal dog always escaped and returned to the riverbank. Photos of her glowing in the dark during her vigil have touched many hearts. People have compared her to Hachiko, the famous Japanese dog who waited for his deceased owner for years.
A faithful dog has been waiting for its owner for the fourth day after he drowned in a river near Ufa.
The man was a cyclist, and on November 24, trying to take a shortcut home, he decided to ride across the river, fell through the ice and drowned. pic.twitter.com/4LnybJJaUI
This is so heartbreaking
😢So sad. 🐾Dogs are so loyal and wonderful companions.🐕 There must be somebody who knows how to help him. Poor pooch. 💔
A dog named Belka waits for her owner for four days after her owner’s death.#russia #Russiandog #belka #belkadog #waitforowner #doglover #fosstotounel #helevier #RashmikaMandanna #StarAcademy2024 #WhenThePhoneRings pic.twitter.com/zxKGj9gQc8
The rescue mission was dangerous. One of the rescuers suffered severe frostbite while searching in the icy conditions.
Belka’s story is a touching reminder of the strong bond between pets and their owners. Her loyalty, even in the face of tragedy, has left many deeply moved.