Dog guarded injured owner for 36 hours after 200ft fall – and alerted walkers

An incredible dog guarded her owner for 36 hours after they fell down a 200ft ravine.

She then got walkers to raise the alarm, as exclusively reported byThe Sun.

Through her actions, Suki managed to save the life of Martin Clarke, 76, who had sustained serious injuries in the fall.

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Suki didn't leave Martin’s side, staying with him for over a day. It wasn’t until she caught sight of Tom Wykes, 57, his wife Danielle, 53, and their children that she made her move to try and get help for her owner.

The Wykes family reported that the Saluki-collie mix ran over to them and then took them to where Martin was laying injured, leaning against a rock in the River Esk at Lealholm, North Yorkshire.

“If it hadn’t been for Suki I don’t think he would have made it. She’s a clever and loyal dog. It was very reminiscent of Lassie,” Tom said.

“Martin fell on Tuesday morning, on July 27 and we didn’t find him until Wednesday evening.”

Tom added that other walkers had heard Suki howling over that time, but no one had been able to nail down her location.

Finding Mr Clarke, the Wykes clan sprang into action with some dashing off to get help.

Arriving on the scene Martin Ford, a farmer, used a chainsaw to clear a path for 27 members of Cleveland Mountain Rescue to use to get to the injured man.

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He needed surgery on his chest, shoulder, back and leg.

Mr Clarke had been staying with Mr Ford, who runs a campsite.

Suki is currently being looked after by Mr Ford while Mr Clarke recovers from his injuries.

The farmer said: “Martin was staying with us and went for a walk but somehow fell from the path. He’s been very fortunate.

“Suki is lovely. She has a very pleasant nature. It’s obvious she’s missing her owner.”

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