Male dog saves injured female stranded on train tracks
In a true story of loyalty and courage, a dog has stayed beside its injured mate in Ukraine shielding the female from cold weather and trains for about two days.
The incredible story of Lucy and her protector Panda was shared by Denis Malafeev on his Facebook page.
Several videos of the pooches were uploaded to the social media site, including some nail-biting footage which shows Panda snuggled in to Lucy while a train races over the top of them.
Online reports say Panda pushed Lucy's head down when the carriages passed over them.
It's believed he stayed by Lucy's side for about 48 hours, protecting her from danger at the village of Tseglovka near Uzhgorod.
The post on Facebook said: "It warmed her for two days, so that it does not freeze and put himself in danger every time! I do not know what to call it - instinct, love, friendship, loyalty".
A translation of the post on Facebook states: "I know one thing; not all people can do that!!!"
It is not clear how the female dog became injured.
Kazinfo reports that the dog made it difficult for people to help, pouncing on bystanders who tried to move its injured friend and barking at people fiercely.
Pictures which were shared on Facebook show Lucy and Panda huddled together in the boot of a car after being rescued.
In a second post which was roughly translated on Mr Malafeev's page said: "The dogs are safe, live, received qualified medical assistance, no bone fractures, there are bruises and hematoma".
The Daily Mail reports the animals have been returned to their owners.
Each video has been viewed hundreds of thousands of times.
