Ranger Saves Overheated Dog, Carrying Him Miles Down A Rocky Trail

The summer is really heating up! A group of hikers recently witnessed just how harmful the stifling temperatures can be for a dog. Thankfully, a strong and caring park ranger came to the rescue, carrying an overheated dog on his shoulders all the way down a mountain trail and saving his life. Image Lexie Daniel/Facebook Group of Hiking Friends Came Upon a Struggling Dog and His Human Companion Lexie Daniel and a group of friends hit the trails on the hills in the Delaware Water Gap National Recreational Area. It was a brutally hot day, with temperatures in the 90’s. They came upon a man and his dog, who was obviously overheated and struggling. They gladly offered their water supply to the dog but it wasn’t enough. The dog was very large and the man was terribly worried about his dog did not have the strength to carry him. The trail was several miles back down the hill. Image Lexie Daniel/Facebook Park Service Was Called to the Scene Everyone in the group was growing increasingly concerned for the dog. He was listless and struggling. Drinking water was not improving his condition. The park service had been called in to help. It didn’t take long for Supervisory Park Ranger Kris Salap...