Loyal Dog Guards Owner's Body for 4 Days in 5 Feet Snow in Chamba

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News18•26-01-2026, 19:47
Loyal Dog Guards Owner's Body for 4 Days in 5 Feet Snow in Chamba
- •A Pitbull dog in Chamba, Himachal Pradesh, guarded the bodies of its 13-year-old owner and his 19-year-old cousin for four days amidst 5 feet of snowfall.
- •The two boys, Viksit Rana (19) and Piyush (13), went missing on January 23 after visiting Bharmani Mata Temple and attempting to make a video in heavy snow.
- •Rescue teams found Piyush's body with the dog still by his side; the dog, though injured, refused to leave until tranquilized.
- •Viksit's body was later found in a nearby stream; both bodies were airlifted to Bharmour.
- •Authorities, including DC Chamba Mukesh Repaswal, praised the rescue efforts, while a team member suggested earlier local intervention could have saved lives.
Why It Matters: A dog's unwavering loyalty was showcased as it guarded its deceased owner for four days in extreme snow.
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