A German Shepherd is being called a hero after he led state troopers through dark, snowy roads to his owner's burning property.
Dash-camera video from a state trooper's vehicle showed Buddy running back to Ben Heinrichs' property which was engulfed in flames after a heater set chemicals on fire.
Heinrichs, who was badly burned, had told Buddy to go and get help: "The video clip almost made me cry, seeing Buddy do that."
State troopers awarded Buddy with a silver-plated bowl and a bone on Friday. His owner said it was not the first time his dog played the hero.
"Yes, he's saved my life more than once. He's chased off a couple bears for me. He's a good dog," Heinrichs said.
The workshed Heinrichs was working in was destroyed in the fire, but the house was saved. Heinrichs is recovering from his burns.
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