St. Bernard comes to woman's aid after fall on ice

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DRUMMOND, Wis. - It's a long way from the Swiss Alps, but a St. Bernard in northern Wisconsin has been true to her heritage.

The St. Bernard, Brandy, helped rescue a woman who had fallen on ice Tuesday. Owner John D'Angelo says he was walking the year-old dog when she took off running. He found her several blocks away, snuggled up to 66-year-old Janet Bletsch.

Bletsch had fallen on icy ground and been screaming for help. D'Angelo says Brandy stayed by Bletsch's side while they waited for an ambulance. Bletsch was treated at a hospital for her injuries and released.

D'Angelo says Brandy has no rescue training and must have acted on instinct.

St. Bernards were developed about 1700 to rescue travelers lost in the Swiss mountains.

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[AZBlue]

1. What a wonderful story!

I'm glad Ms. Bletsch is going to be ok.

[BrklynLiberal]

2. What fantastic instincts!!!!