A Utah hunter, Jake Schmitt, survives a harrowing ordeal after a rollover accident leaves him severely injured while hunting in the Uinta Mountains. Schmitt crawls and drags himself for more than 11 hours across nearly four miles of rugged terrain, sustaining broken bones and multiple injuries while relying on the light from his dog Buddy’s collar to navigate through the darkness.
After the accident on July 20, Schmitt uses duct tape to immobilize his leg and perseveres through immense pain, driven by the choice to either succumb to his injuries or keep moving. Ultimately, thanks to Buddy’s assistance and relentless struggle, he reaches his truck and is taken to safety, illustrating both the bond between man and dog and the willpower to survive in dire circumstances.
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