Belka, the big dog who waited for 4 days on the ice for her owner to return (but he had drowned)

The moving story of Belkaa Russian dog who showed a extraordinary loyalty after his tragic death of his human friend, has touched the hearts of many people around the world. The episode took place in the Ufa region, Russia, when a 59-year-old man is drowned after falling into a frozen river.

The ice, too thin to support its weight, has brokendragging him into the freezing waters. Despite a passerby’s attempt to save him, the strong currents prevailed made immediate recovery impossible. Only after four days, rescue teams managed to find the body downstream.

Throughout this period, Belka, the man’s big dog, remained tirelessly on the riverbankapparently waiting for its owner to return. The man’s family has tried several times to take her home, but Belka, guided by her loyalty, is returned each time to the accident site.

Many have compared her to the Japanese dog Hachikō

Belka’s story is not only a tale of devotion, but also a warning about dangers of walking on thin ice. Local authorities reiterated the importance of taking precautions in natural environments to avoid similar tragedies.

The video of Belka’s story, shared across various platforms, quickly gained international attention, sparking strong emotions and admiration for the dog’s dedication. This behavior moved many people, who compared Belka to the famous one Japanese dog Hachikōknown for waiting for its master for years after his death.

But not only because this episode recalls other cases of canine loyalty, such as that of Xiao Baoa Wuhan dog who waited outside a hospital for months for his deceased owner to return during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Belka has shown a love and loyalty that transcends human understanding, demonstrating the deep bond that can exist between a person and their pet. His story reminds us of the beauty and strength of the emotional bonds that we share with our animal companions and which go beyond even death and resignation for those who are no longer here.