Posted on 03/30/2016 1:19:11 PM PDT by keat
A man trying to save a dog from an oncoming train was struck and killed after he pushed the dog off the tracks, authorities said.
The man, described as being in his early 20s, was pronounced dead at the scene. The dog avoided injury.
The incident took place behind the property at the end of Gomes Road just northeast of Johansen High School, which is on Claus Road.
The man was walking along Dry Creek with the dog and a woman when he took the dog off the leash, according to Lt. Marc Nuno of the Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Department.
The large dog, reported as a boxer or bullmastiff mix, ran toward the tracks as a train, estimated to be going about 45 mph, was rushing closer. The man ran to the tracks and pushed the dog out of the way, but then was struck.
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Very sad.
He put the dog in that position in the first place.
if you love your pet and are outdoors with them around vehicles, keep them on a leash.
part’of loving your animal is staying alive to take care of them.
I knew someone who drove her car over the train tracks when there was a train coming, and the car crapped out right on the tracks. She hurried and got out of the car, but then remembered that she left her dogs in the car. She went back to get them out. She was crushed to death between the train and the car. The car was totaled, but the dogs were fine. She loved her dogs that much.
I love dogs and volunteer for a German shepherd rescue but I would not try to save my own dog in that situation. Ditto for car traffic.
Welcome to heaven, kid.
They wait til the last minute, then dart out, and hope to take you out with them.
Don't fall for it.
Hang on the wheel, maybe a little turn, but don't fall for it, your life is much more important, and your husband/wife/kids will not have to go to your funeral.
I “pressed” opossums twice into the street. It’s called ‘crow’s breakfast’.
Add dumb deer to that list..had my share of dents from those damn critters..
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