35-Year-Old Hiker Gets New Lease of Life as Canine Friend Barks Her to Safety

The love story between humans and dogs is well known. Doubling down on the same sentiment, a recent incident saw a dog once again saving a woman’s life. Kelsey Colpitts, an avid outdoorswoman, is tough and loves to embark on mysterious adventures. On Monday, Colpitts decided to tread on the rugged terrains of the Lani Po trail, which ran just below the Wilhelmina Rise. However, after trekking for a while, Colpitts was unsettled by a noise she had not expected to hear on the terrain. 

She heard the sharp and loud barking of a dog way above the mountains. Concerned about the dog’s well-being, Colpitts quickly dialed 911, hoping they would rescue the dog. However, the truth was far from reality as the dog was actually trying to save its master, who was buried in the snow! 

Canine tale of courage unfolds  

When Colpitts heard the dog barking for 2.5 miles in the mountain range of Koolau, the first thought that came to her mind was to save the dog. Trying to look out for help, Colpitts was unable to find an ally in the forlorn area and also called out to the dog several times. As the dog kept on barking, refusing to come down, Colpitts had no other option than to call 911. 

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Soon, officials from HFD called her up and promised help. The HFD tracked the geolocation of Colpitts and was, fortunately, able to locate the dog as well. Around 4 pm, the dog was successfully rescued. As the officials tried to hand over the pet to its owner, they could not locate her. Doubting the worst, the search party returned to the terrain where the dog was found and began searching for any signs of life. 

Surely enough, lying about 100 feet below the trail was a female, who was 35 years old and was covered in snow. She was immediately transported to a hospital on an airplane, as she was in critical condition. The hero of the story, the pure-bred samoyed Ullr, was temporarily kept at the Hawaiian Humane Society. 

Looking at how the story ended, Colpitts has expressed her jubilance on the matter. 

Hiker Kelsey Colpitts elated to be able to help

When her initial call was thwarted by 911, she felt heartbroken for the dog. Not losing hope, she wanted to return to the location with reinforcements and friends. Luckily, things turned out as they did, and Colpitts could not be happier about her contribution to saving a couple of lives. She said, “I did feel a little silly calling authorities. I know they have so much to deal with and so much going on for an animal.”  

Speaking on how she felt about being able to rescue both of them, Colpitts said, “What a happy ending… Not only was the dog saved but a person too. I’m glad that authorities handled it it was safer for everyone involved.”

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