Hero Labradoodle sounds the alarm after owner’s 40ft ravine plunge in real life Lassie story

Hero hound Monty saved his injured owner's life by dashing half a mile to a pub to raise the alarm. Maurice Holder, 73, had been taking pet labradoodle Monty for a walk along a tidal river when the ground suddenly gave way and he plunged 40ft towards the water.


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The pensioner was knocked unconscious and broke six ribs. He woke up to the sound of Monty barking at him. Maurice said: "When I woke up the tide had come in up to my chest and I was bleeding from my head. Monty was sat next to me."

The grandad — who has owned Monty for 11 years — struggled up the bank of the River Camel, near Bodmin, Cornwall, before collapsing. Monty then dashed to the Borough Arms pub where he barked until he attracted the attention of a local and led him to the scene.



Maurice, from Newquay, was rushed to hospital and treated for head injuries, broken ribs and cuts and bruises. He was later told his accident could have proved fatal if Monty had not got help to him in time. He said: "Monty is the perfect pet. He isn't the best behaved but he's loyal — and that's what matters."