A hero Jack Russell gave her life to save her 10-year-old owner from a wolf attack. The young boy, named as Yemelyan, was playing hide and seek with his siblings in Russia’s northern Komi Republic.
He hid in a pile of snow unaware that a wolf had emerged from the nearby forest. But the loyal dog, Jessie, spotted the danger to Yemelyan and immediately ran to challenge the wolf.
CCTV footage recorded the little boy hiding in the snow pile and the wolf crossing the road, likely preparing to attack. Jessie was also caught on camera dashing at high speed towards the wolf.
Tragically the terrier's yell was also recorded as he was attacked by the dog. His cry alerted Yemelyan who was able to escape danger and tell his parents about the attack.
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