| 'Wang Geon' with the woman whose life he saved. Courtesy of National Fire Agency |
By Jung Min-ho
A service dog has saved the life of a dementia patient, 93, lost on a mountain in Chungju.
According to the National 119 Rescue Headquarters Sunday, the dog, a malinois named "Wang Geon," 4, found the woman on a mountain on Oct. 2 after a seven-hour search.
The woman was suffering hypothermia and breathing difficulties. After receiving urgent treatment, she has recovered fully, rescue officials said.
There are 29 service dogs for various missions across Korea. Over the past three years, they have participated in 1,626 operations and saved 40 people.