Michigan dog hailed a hero for saving owner from freezing to death

That night the temperature dropped to 24 degrees

‘She kept me warm and alert. I knew I had to persevere through this and that it was my choice to stay alive,’ Bob said, adding that Kelsey kept him awake until lost consciousness.

But Kelsey kept barking and the next day Bob’s neighbor found him and called 911. By the time he was rushed to the McLaren Northern Michigan hospital he had developed hypothermia. Doctors told CBS that Bob’s core body temperature was under 70 degrees Fahrenheit.

‘I was surprised to find out that I didn’t have any frostbite,’ Bob said. ‘I am sure it was because of Kelsey’s determination.’

Neurosurgeon, Chaim Colen, performed spinal decompression surgery on Bob, who was ‘surprised’ that he didn’t have frostbite.

Bob told CBS that he’s forever ‘thankful for my two heroes’.

‘Kelsey kept me warm, alert and never stopped barking for help. Dr Colen saved my life and ability to move.’

His surgery was a success but the doctor said he still has to undergo hours of physical therapy.

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