In Himachal Pradesh's Mandi district, a six-month-old dog named Rocky played a crucial role in saving 67 lives during severe monsoon-induced flash floods and landslides. On the night of June 30, Rocky's persistent barking alerted villagers in Siyathi village to the impending danger, prompting them to evacuate to safer locations before a landslide flattened several houses. The dog's timely warning was credited with preventing a higher death toll amid the region's monsoon fury. This incident highlights the dog's ability to sense natural disasters ahead of time, contributing significantly to the safety of the community.
The ability of a dog to sense danger beforehand saved 60 precious lives in Mandi's Siyathi village on the night of June 30 when #monsoon fury struck several parts of the district. https://t.co/KbkI6fuEc2
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