Woman’s life saved by dogs

A dog stayed by its owner's side as she lay injured in freezing temperatures for more than 10 hours.

Pauline Muggleton fell over on Ferndown common while walking pet Goldie and remained there into the small hours of the morning.



She was found by border collie Charlie from Dorset Search Dogs after her husband John, a town councillor who represents the Links ward, raised the alarm.

Police say because of the conditions on Saturday night the 77-year-old "would not have lasted much longer" if she hadn't been found.