‘We are all familiar with the courageous, highly intelligent, and devoted nature of Belgian Malinois dogs, but they never fail to astonish us! Eva, a two-year-old Belgian Malinois, displayed an exceptional level of loyalty when she reacted bravely to protect her owner from a mountain lion during a hike.
Eva’s immediate and selfless act once again reaffirmed the fact that dogs are truly the most exceptional companions we could ask for.
Witness her remarkable story as Eva fearlessly leaped to rescue Erin from danger.’
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When Erin Wilson went hiking with her family dog, Eva, along the Trinity river in Northwestern California, she could never in her wildest dreams imagine that she would have to fight a mountain lion!
The wild beast jumped in front of her, scratching her shoulder. She instinctively screamed in shock, and that’s when her loyal Belgian Malinois girl, Eva, stepped in!
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Eva bravely jumped on the mountain lion despite the fact that the wild animal was twice her size. The two grappled as Erin ran to get a tire iron and help Eva. She started beating the predator with it, but everything seemed like a lost cause.
The cat latched onto Eva’s head and punctured her skull with long, sharp teeth. Fortunately, a couple of passing motorists came to the rescue and fought off the lion with pepper spray.
Eva was severely injured and her blood was everywhere. She convulsed during the drive to the hospital due to skull fractures and a punctured sinus cavity. This brave dog was seriously injured during the fight and her life was in danger.
She was admitted by the Redding hospital in the Shasta Cascade region of Northern California. Eva, being a strong dog, somehow pulled through. Still, she needed a long recovery, which is why Erin started a fundraiser to cover the medical bills for her heroic girl.
Eva was heavily sedated for several days as the pressure in her skull was still high and the swelling around her eyes impeded her vision.
The Brave Girl Passed Away, But Her Memory Still Lives On
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For some time after the medical treatment, Eva felt better. She came home and started performing her normal activities. She even went for regular walks with Erin, not displaying any sign of weakness.
But then, the one thing that Erin was afraid of happened! Overnight, Eva had sudden seizures and her condition deteriorated.
She fell into a deep coma and had no response to any stimuli. Sadly, her body was too weak to fight this battle, and just a couple of hours later, Eva passed away.
Erin was devastated when she realized that her brave girl was gone.
“This world is not fair. It is cruel. This wasn’t supposed to happen. Our baby is gone and now we have no one come and be held with us. We don’t have our kisses. I don’t have my girls incredibly soft fur. She was so delicate. So dainty,” she wrote on her Instagram.
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Despite her sudden death, Eva will be remembered for her bravery forever. She was Erin’s angel guardian who saved her life in every way possible. You will be remembered, good girl!
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