A dog who took part in a tragic car crash and went missing reunited with family after 19 days.
A young Kansas woman shared video of her reunion with her 1-year-old dog, Bentley, on a mountainside in Colorado, a few weeks after a tragic car crash killed her mother and flung Bentley out of the car.
Samantha Orr, 21, was driving with her mother, Jennifer, near Pueblo, Colorado when they lost control of their Jeep and plunged 600 feet down a mountain road on August 7, 2018.
“We were just driving along having a conversation and the next thing we knew we were going over the edge,” Samantha told KOAA News.
Jennifer was killed and Samantha was badly injured and had to be airlifted to hospital. Bentley was nowhere to be found.
After being released from hospital, Samantha began searching for Bentley. Flyers were distributed and a Facebook group, Bring Bentley Home, was set up. No one knew if he had survived the crash, but 16 days later Bentley was spotted on a mountain near the scene of the crash.
Bring Bentley Home / Facebook
“This guy [Bentley] has been what can only be compared to a mountain goat for the past 19 days,” said Samantha. “After the fatal accident where I lost my mom, Bentley was last seen running down hill from the accident. For the past 3 days he has been spotted far far above the accident site, laying amongst the rocks along the ridge of the mountain. Peering down at the Jeep wreckage, patiently waiting for his family to return.”
Samantha made the difficult hour-long hike with some locals to reach Bentley, who was scared and confused after three weeks alone in the wilderness.
Samantha took her time trying to reassure the traumatized Bentley. But with plenty of patience and soothing words, Samantha was able to coax Bentley too her, until they were finally reunited.
BENTLEY HAS BEEN RESCUED!This guy has been what can only be compared to a mountain goat for the past 19 days. After the fatal accident where I lost my mom, Bentley was last seen running down hill from the accident. For the past 3 days he has been spotted far far above the accident site, laying amongst the rocks along the ridge of the mountain. Peering down at the Jeep wreckage, patiently waiting for his family to return. This morning, I left Pueblo, CO at 4:45am and drove the accident site in Buena Vista, CO. Along with a team, we spent hours hiking to the top of said mountain. I have never, and I mean never, done such dangerous and rewarding activity in my entire life. We were able to spot Bentley early in the day, a few hours in, I came within 30-40 feet of him. He wouldn’t come to me, but seemed interested. Eventually his fear got the best of him and he made his way to the ridge (top). I slowly but surely followed him, upon reaching the summit, I could see him watching me. I got close to him, laid down, unpacked some items to eat and a new toy I’d purchased from him. He never moved an inch for over 15 minutes. Eventually I decided to give him some space, back off for a few minutes, and that got his attention. When I came back, him and I slowly altered walking few steps towards each other until finally I was able to convince him to come into my arms. And from then it was nothing but tears and celebration! Bentley is okay, he’s a little malnourished and dehydrated. But otherwise no noticeable injuries. Thank you to everyone who played a role in bringing this sweet boy home. I know the past 19 days, God and my beautiful momma have been keeping an eye on him. GOD IS SO GOOD! ❤️
Posted by Bring Bentley Home on Saturday, August 25, 2018
“My heart is BURSTING” Samantha wrote minutes after their tearful reunion. “Thank you from the bottom of my heart to everyone who shared, liked, handed out flyers, spread the word, or sent kind words, or any of the millions of ways people have shown their kindness since the accident. The world has so many amazing people in it, I am SO unbelievably grateful.”
My heart is BURSTING. Thank you from the bottom of my heart to everyone who shared, liked, handed out flyers, spread the word, or sent kind words, or any of the millions of ways people have shown their kindness since the accident. The world has so many amazing people in it, I am SO unbelievably grateful. ❤️
Posted by Bring Bentley Home on Saturday, August 25, 2018
She later shared that Bentley is in good spirits and good health and that hit has been “nothing but tears and celebration” since finding him. “Bentley is okay, he’s a little malnourished and dehydrated. But otherwise no noticeable injuries. Thank you to everyone who played a role in bringing this sweet boy home. I know the past 19 days, God and my beautiful momma have been keeping an eye on him.”
