Heartbroken family thought they lost their dog in Spain’s high-speed train crash — until firefighters called
Unsure whether she would ever find him, she pleaded to all of Spain and they joined hands to help locate the canine.
A crash took place in Spain on January 21st, 2026, when a high-speed train from Malaga to Madrid crashed with another oncoming train, reported AP News. According to NBC News, 45 people lost their lives, and around 150 people were injured after the incident. Among them was 26-year-old Anna García, who was traveling with her pregnant sister and dog, Boro. While the duo sustained injuries but were safely escorted out of the train, García couldn’t find Boro anywhere. In her brutal state, she pleaded for anyone to locate the canine. While the pet parent was choked up, wondering what happened, on January 22nd, the missing dog was safely located, reported ABC News.
García revealed that she briefly spotted Boro moments after the crash but before she could get to him, he bolted away. One can’t imagine the horror she felt, losing her pet. “Please, if you can help, look for the animals,” she pleaded, revealing that Boro was nothing short of family to her. Several local Spanish outlets reported on the missing dog. In a post shared by @crimewatchdetroit, a person is seen holding a missing poster of her dog with his picture and details, pleading with the internet to be on the lookout. The internet went all out, sharing the videos and posters to bring awareness.
A few hours later, a TVE’s broadcasting of the crash site showed a glimpse of Boro running hesitantly but with the focus on the investigation and authorities present, no one was able to get to him. The next day, multiple groups were on the lookout. An animal rescue patrol reached out to search the area. It was an environmental agent who spotted the canine once again, but when he attempted to get hold of him, the terrified dog ran away. Fortunately, the same day, the forest firefighters were able to locate Boro safe and sound. In a clip shared by Euro News, the woman can be seen relieved in tears, holding and embracing the canine upon being reunited.
“Many thanks to all of Spain and everyone who has gotten involved so much,” she noted, adding that this happy ending is going to encourage and bring hope to many amid the devastating situation in Spain. Several studies have recorded how crucial the relationship is between a dog and their pet parent. A study shared by the National Library of Medicine highlighted the results of the behavior and emotional responses of 29 dogs and their owners after different acts or stimulations. One of them included separating the owner from the dog for a while but compared to other simulations of stroking or simply sitting in the room, this time, the dogs had a negative response.
In the graph shown, when the owner was taken away from the dogs, they showed a decline in their arousal and had negative valence. A visible drop was seen on the charts. Data from the Human Animal Bond Research Institute revealed that 95% of pet owners consider their dogs as family, whereas 98% noted that they experienced positive feelings and overall well-being because of their pet. All the numbers around these factors were nothing under 70%. 90% of pet parents said they had a close relationship with their pets, and 92% were confident nothing would convince them to give up their dogs. When García lost Boro briefly, her ache echoed within the hearts of all pet parents, and so reuniting brought relief for hundreds. “Now we have him, and we have him for all our lives. Now let’s go home, buddy,” the woman said to Boro.
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