A former sled dog turned companion, called Buck, was the focus of the episode, as his master, John Thorton, was threatened by “Black” Burton as bystanders looked on.
A dispute broke out between patrons in the Woodfrost Bar in the frozen Circle City this past Thursday. John Thorton attempted to settle the dispute between Burton and William Angus, who is a staff member of the bar, when Burton then targeted Thorton in response.
One strike onto his master was all it took; the massive Saint Bernard/Scotch Shepherd viley leaped from his corner onto his master’s attacker in a fury …show more content…
Even to go to such great lengths to,” Thorton commented. “I wish I had a dog like Buck some time ago.”
The loyal canine’s beginning attack was prevented from doing any fatal damage by Burton’s arm blocking his throat. However, as bystanders tried to pull the massive animal off the victim as he was assailed, Buck got in another attack, which this time, was not prevented. Burton’s throat was torn open by Buck’s massive teeth, and as he was finally pulled of the man, a surgeon rushed forward.
“It's a miracle that Burton survived. The odds of that are very small. I didn’t think he had the slightest chance at survival,” Doctor Richard Woodman exclaimed. “After checking the bleeding, bandages and stitches was all it took.”
Fortunately for Burton, he had partly blocked the would-be fatal attack, preventing Buck from grasping his entire neck with his jaws.
After only a few days of recovery, Burton was able to leave the hospital. “That dog should not be exposed to the public. He’s dangerous. The menace almost killed me after all!” Burton said, expressing his anger towards the dog and his …show more content…
“I sure do like that dog, Buck. Had not been for him, things would’ve escalated quickly for everyone in that bar, and fast too,” William Angus, the tenderfoot explained. “I am very thankful for his