Stories like these are testament to the unwavering loyalty of man’s best friend.
Kelly Black was reportedly walking her dog Paco in Jacksonville, Florida when she was fatally struck by a semi-truck in the car park of a grocery store.
Paco stayed near the spot his owner was tragically killed (image via Twitter/RussellColburn)
According to Action News Jax, police were called to the scene at approximately 6:15am on Friday morning after the hit-and-run incident took place.
The victim’s dog Paco, who was a rescue dog from Hurricane Katrina, stayed at the scene of the accident and lay on the ground where his owner had passed away until family members came to retrieve him.
SAD. Neighbors believe woman was walking her dog. This one has been lying down, alone near crash scene for some time pic.twitter.com/f7vADgVIMS
— Russell Colburn (@RussellANjax) October 23, 2015
CONFIRMED: Dog belonged to woman who was killed. #JSO tells me family is coming to get him. @ActionNewsJax pic.twitter.com/AfpUFvZSYG
— Russell Colburn (@RussellANjax) October 23, 2015
Family says Paco is a rescue from Hurricane Katrina, this morning he witness his owner get killed @ActionNewsJax pic.twitter.com/qsx541WTA6
— Lorena Inclán (@LorenaANjax) October 23, 2015
Kelly Black, 42, was a loving sister & daughter. She loved kids, but didn’t have any of her own. @ActionNewsJax pic.twitter.com/1NbX10nVnd
— Russell Colburn (@RussellANjax) October 23, 2015
Reporter Russell Colburn filmed the moment Paco was reunited with family members.
‘Rocko’s’ tail wags as he’s reunited with family. @ActionNewsJaxpic.twitter.com/Ajf3yNP0kH
— Russell Colburn (@RussellANjax) October 23, 2015
An investigation into the reported hit-and-run is still ongoing.
