Kobe, a four-year-old husky owned by Chanell Bell, in Philadelphia is being hailed a hero.
Chanell noticed Kobe was always digging in the same spot in their yard, which led her to investigate further. Bell used a gas detection device and discovered a significant gas leak.
When Bell realized there was a gas leak she immediately alerted the authorities. After confirming the leak, the gas crew cut off the gas and repaired the aging pipe that was leaking in three places. Bell says they told her that something as simple as turning on a light could possibly have started a reaction leading to a catastrophic explosion and potentially taking out the entire neighborhood.
Chanell says it’s important to pay attention to animals' behaviors, because sometimes they can detect dangerous situations that humans are unaware of. Bell hopes that this incident raises awareness about the severity of gas leaks, the importance of heeding warnings from pets, and the value of trusting their instincts.