A 90-year-old grandfather went out for a walk on the third day of the Lunar New Year, only to accidentally fall into a drainage ditch without anyone around to help him. Fortunately, his loyal dog sensed that its owner had not returned home for a long time and became anxious. The dog chased after people to seek help and ultimately discovered the trapped grandfather.
The incident was shared on January 31 by a female user on Xiaohongshu (Little Red Book) under the username "Slowly returning from the road". She recounted how her uncle received a sudden phone call from her aunt, informing them that their 90-year-old grandfather had gone out alone for a walk and had fallen into a roadside ditch for unknown reasons. Although the ditch was not deep, the elderly man was stuck and unable to move. At that moment, no one realized he was missing.
It was only when the grandfather's dog found him after he had been missing for some time that help arrived. The clever dog went to the road to stop passing cars for assistance. After some effort, a driver finally stopped to help rescue the grandfather, who was then rushed to the hospital. Thankfully, after examination, it was determined that he only sustained minor injuries.
The user expressed gratitude that the dog had discovered her grandfather's absence and managed to get him medical attention in time. She noted that he did not suffer any fractures or severe injuries, stating, "This dog truly deserves our appreciation; it saved my grandfather's life, and we will treat it well for the rest of its life."
This touching story resonated with many online, garnering numerous likes and shares. Other users also shared their own experiences, with one recalling how their grandmother fell in a vegetable garden years ago but was saved by her small dog, which quickly sought help. "Elderly people are most afraid of falling; luckily my grandmother recovered well after surgery," they said. "My little dog is truly a hero."
