Family Dog Saves Toddler’s Life

Joshua Childers may only be three, but, man, does he have stories to tell. The Missouri toddler recently spent three days and two nights alone in the wilderness after he wandered off in the vast forest behind his house. As Joshua is treated in the hospital for hypothermia, bug bites, and scratches, the secrets to his survival are becoming increasingly clear.

Joshua told the family doctor that he drank water from a stream and didn’t sleep very much (poor little guy). But most importantly, he’s spoken of being with the family dog, which is a Great Pyrenees, a breed known for its loyalty and guardianship. Indeed, Joshua’s parents confirmed that the fluffy, 125-pound dog disappeared around the same time as Joshua and returned soon after he was found.

Were it not for the dog’s cosy fur and comforting companionship, Joshua may not have survived the rainy, 40-degree nights in the woods.

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