In a heartbreaking yet powerful story of loyalty from the hills of Himachal Pradesh, a pet dog refused to abandon his teenage owner’s body, guarding him for four days through a fierce snowstorm in the remote mountains of Chamba district.

The incident took place in the rugged terrain of the Kugti region in Chamba. A 17-year-old boy had ventured out toward nearby forested hills with his pet pitbull. The area, known for unpredictable weather and heavy winter snowfall, soon turned dangerous as a severe snowstorm swept through the mountains.

When the teenager failed to return home, his family raised the alarm. Rescue teams began searching the treacherous slopes amid freezing temperatures and thick snow cover. After several days of combing the area, authorities located the boy’s body buried under snow.

But what they found beside him left rescuers deeply moved.

The teen’s pitbull had stayed by his owner’s side the entire time.

Despite sub-zero temperatures, relentless snowfall, and lack of food or shelter, the dog reportedly refused to leave. Videos and images that later surfaced showed the exhausted animal sitting close to the body, as if guarding it.

Rescuers said the dog initially appeared protective when they approached, circling the body and reluctant to let strangers come near. Only after gentle coaxing did the animal allow officials to retrieve the remains.

The dog had survived four days in extreme weather conditions a testament to both resilience and loyalty.

The snowstorm that hit the region was described as severe, with heavy accumulation and dangerously low temperatures. Mountain villages in Chamba often experience harsh winter isolation, but this particular storm intensified the challenge for search teams.

For the dog to endure those conditions without adequate food, warmth, or rest underscores the extraordinary attachment it had to its owner.