By Chris and Rosie Feb 22, 2021 Dogs really are man’s best friend. Just ask a 33-year-old Italian man that had decided to go on a hike with his mixed-breed dog, Ash. During the adventure, the man slipped and fell several feet, breaking his ankle. He was able to drag himself near a stream of water and Ash was right by his side. The accident happened at an elevation of 2,300 feet and the man was unable to call for help because there was no cell signal. The man and his pooch spent the next seven days in the Alpine Foothills in freezing temperatures hoping they would be found.