Caught on video: Dogs run for help when owner collapses from stroke

Tuesday, February 5, 2019
ST. AUGUSTINE, Florida (WABC) -- Two dogs jumped into action when their owner collapsed inside her home.

Maureen Hatcher collapsed in her St. Augustine home on Dec. 3 after suffering from a stroke.
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It was almost as if her dogs, Bella and Sadie, knew they had to act quickly to save her life.

The dogs were caught on a Ring camera running to the neighbor's home for help.

Moments later, the neighbor found Hatcher in her home and called 911.
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She was taken to the hospital and is said to be doing OK.

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