An intrepid dog saved the life of a man named Billy Green in Haw Creek, North Carolina when a black bear charged and attacked him.
Green was out walking his two dogs at around 7 a.m. when the black bear approached his porch.
Despite yelling at the black bear to ward it off, the animal continued to approach Green and his dogs.
One of Green’s pups started to bark at the black bear, which Green says startled the animal. Next, the bear attempted to pin Green between his car and his house.
Thankfully, Green’s other older dog jumped in and successfully caused the black bear to back off.
How A Man’s Dogs Fought Off A Black Bear
Speaking to the local WRAL news outlet, Green said he often sees bears near his property.
“I yelled to get the bear to run off,” recalled Green of the incident. “But the bear came running, charged me and pinned me between my car and the house.”
Luckily, Green’s fearless dog intervened.
“She jumped and when the bear jumped back it was trying to swipe at her,” said Green. “But she got the bear down the bank.”
What To Do If You Encounter A Wild Animal While Walking Your Dog
(Credit: Jim Wilkes / Contributor / Getty Images)If you’re ever out walking your own dog and come across a potentially dangerous wild animal, there are some safety steps you should keep in mind.
Here’s a quick recap of some things to consider if you encounter a wild animal while walking your dog:
- Make sure you train your dog to never attack spiders and snakes. This is because they might be venomous creatures that could harm your dog.
- If you are confronted by a coyote, make a lot of noise to scare it off.
- Add bells to your dog’s collar to help avoid startling any bears.
What do you think about this dog’s heroic act? Have you ever seen a dog help to save a human from another animal? Let us know in the comments below!
