Steven Krichbaum was walking through the George Washington National Forest with his yellow lab mix Henry, when the two suddenly came upon a mother bear and her two cubs.
Because of her instinct to protect her cubs, the mother bear suddenly charged Krichbaum, and was ready to tear him to pieces. Krichbaum's dog refused to leave his side, however, and was able to distract the bear enough so that Steven could hit her with a rock until she let both of them go.
Steven ran to his car and drove both he and his dog to a fruit market in an attempt to find someone to help them.
Both Krichbaum and his dog were treated, and both are expected to make a full recovery.
I can only imagine how scary that situation must have been for both the owner and his dog, but it's just more proof that dogs will never leave your side no matter what – no matter if they're staring death in the face!
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Steven Krichbaum is given medical treatment - his loyal dog Henry is resting between his legs, making sure his owner is okay.
Henry was taken to a local animal hospital and treated for scratch marks and bites.
