For one Colorado family, a fun-filled drive in the mountains quickly turned tragic. While driving in the Rocky Mountains, Tara Orr was with her mother, Jennifer, and Tara’s pup Bentley, a one-year-old Goldendoodle. It was supposed to be a fun adventure, but while navigating steep mountain roads, they lost control, and their car plummeted down a 600-foot cliff. Tara survived the crash. However, her mom sadly died at the scene. Unfortunately for Bentley, the struggle to survive was just beginning.
A Community Comes Together to Help
Bentley was thrown from the vehicle during the accident and was nowhere to be found. He was last seen running down the hill that the car had tumbled down. Unfortunately, Bentley’s mom was unable to search for him because she was airlifted to a local hospital to receive emergency care.
Locals came together to search for Bentley. They printed flyers and canvassed the area. They even started a Facebook page where people could share tips, words of encouragement and any sightings of sweet Bentley. Their efforts weren’t in vain. After 19 days of living alone in the hills of Colorado, Bentley was miraculously found!
Someone finally spotted him on the hillside and contacted Bentley’s heartbroken mom. She had since returned home in Kansas, but she hadn’t given up hope. Tara flew back to Colorado and managed to find Bentley still roaming the hills.
Two Survivors Reunited
His mom posted a heart-warming video to the Bring Bentley Home Facebook page. Tears fell from her eyes as she clutched Bentley. Her eyes were still black and blue from the accident- a shocking reminder of the reality of the situation.
“I’m just so grateful for everybody who helped… He’s literally laying in my lap,” Bentley’s mom said through tears.
VIDEO: Tara Calls Out to Bentley
Bentley made his way back home to Kansas, dehydrated and malnourished. He was welcomed home with signs in his yard and clusters of balloons. His family was so thankful to have their baby back!
“Bentley is settling back in as if he never left! He’s as goofy, fun, and as sweet as ever. The resilience of dogs will never fail to impress me. His eating, drinking, and digestion quickly returned to normal. Health-wise, he seemed to have no injuries whatsoever–a true miracle.”