Sometimes, the best decisions are the ones you don't plan. As reported by The Dodo, a group of hikers changed a dog's fate when they decided to take a different route.
The walkers discovered an animal that was completely exhausted. Without the help of these good Samaritans, its chances of survival would have been almost zero.
A fateful change of plan
"We weren't even supposed to be here today," one of the hikers shared. "Changing our plans at the last minute put us in exactly the right place to help him."
A difficult rescue
The rescue was far from easy. Battling their own fatigue, the steep terrain, and the animal's poor health, the group had to be very resourceful to bring him back to safety.
Once rescued, the animal was handed over to the care of professionals.