This incredible story takes place on September 11th, 2001 at the World Trade Center. A horrific terrorist attack left both towers burning and ready to collapse. On the 78th floor of one of the towers sat a blind man named Michael Hingson. This was only 18 floors below where the airplane impacted. Fortunately for Michael, he had his trusty companion (and seeing-eye dog), Roselle.
Voted the American Hero Dog of the Year, Roselle safely guided Michael down 78 stories to safety! Let that sink in for a second. 1,463 steps. With debris falling on both of them, panic all around them, and no idea how to navigate the building, Roselle made it. This amazing story shows just how intelligent dogs are and the role they can play in someone's life.
And this wasn't the only heroic canine in the tower on 9/11. You may have heard a similar story about Sparky and his owner on the 71st floor. After refusing to leave his owner, Omar's side, Sparky and Omar's supervisor helped lead him to safety. About halfway down, one of Omar's coworkers attempted to take Sparky's lead and the dog refused to leave his owner's side. This just goes to show you that dog's really are man's best friend.
Both of these canines received the Dickin's Medal for their bravery and service. Most human's could not remain as calm as these dogs were. This is why it's important to have a fire safety plan in place for your business and home. A To Z Fire in Tampa FL can help, just contact us today by visiting our website: http://www.AtoZFire.com
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