Hiker gets lost 15,000 ft up in Peruvian mountains, stray dog shows him way in Peru

Hiker gets lost 15,000 ft up in Peruvian mountains, stray dog shows him way. El Guero Ingles, a British hiker, lost his way while trekking the famous Santa Cruz Trail in Huaraz, Peru.

He found himself separated from his group at an altitude of 15,000 feet, surrounded by dense snow and fog. Just when he felt hopeless, a stray dog appeared and guided him back to safety.

The incident occurred in October 2022 and the hiker last week shared a heartwarming video of his encounter with the dog who guided him. In the viral video, Ignles shows the dog approaching him.

Seemingly, the dog sensed the hiker was lost and further navigated narrow paths. Towards the end of the video, the dog can be seen standing near the sign board for the Punta Unión pass and waiting for Ignles.

Speaking to La Stampa, an Italian news outlet, Ignles shared that the incident happened on day two of his trek. He lost all his hope of reuniting with his group, but the dog led him straight to a familiar path.

The dog remained with Ignles at the summit, met another dog at the next summit, and disappeared one night, the report said