Posted on 05/05/2014 9:05:18 PM PDT by CedarDave
CORRALES, N.M. (KRQE) - Still skiing at age 81, Robert Blakes family tells KRQE News 13, he died doing what he loved. Rescuers found Blakes body this weekend in Colorado, and his loyal companion right there with him, refusing to leave his owners side.
Blake was cross-country skiing over the weekend with his dog, Buddy. His wife said she finds comfort knowing her husband had a friend standing guard until they found him.
I knew Buddy was with him, and would not leave him, I knew that, you know just from my heart, recalled Marlene Blake. Marlene said that thought helped comfort her as search and rescuers looked for her husband, Bob, in Colorado this weekend.
The 81-year-old was cross-country skiing in Lizard Head Pass near Telluride, with his golden retriever, Buddy, something he often did.
But when Blake didnt check in with his wife Friday night, I knew, I knew he was dead, or he wouldve, said Marlene. She said her husband would always call to let her know where he was.
Blakes neighbor at their cabin in Colorado found his vehicle Friday. Saturday afternoon, a search crew found Blakes body under a tree in the snow, not far from the road. His loyal companion, Buddy, was still at his side.
There are a large number of coyotes in the area and Buddy refused to leave Mr. Blakes body until we spent some time coaxing him to trust us, explained Sheriff Bill Masters, of San Miguel County in Colorado.
Hes the hero in this, said Marlene, looking at Buddy.
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I’m sure you know of the ever-growing list of dogs killed by cops.
Cops don’t like anything that doesn’t immediately surrender upon their order.
They, who have always been mankind’s’ first line of defense, are now all now squarely in the sights.
It’s a mad world.
German Shepards are such sweet dogs, loyal til the end, that is why they make such good police dogs..by the way, off topic but Bruno went home a few days ago was so happy to see him finally released from the hospital..the smile on his face made my day
Good cop, good dog. Glad the widow has her dog to help her through her grief.
I recall that one thread where a three hundred pound moron shot a tiny eight pound dog because he was supposedly afraid.
I hate that list and the fact that it is not only growing, but speeding up.
So true; I likely came close to losing my black lab back in 1999 when as a weekend caregiver I was out shopping when the lady passed away. A neighbor had called for a welfare check and when EMS arrived, they found my lab guarding her. Luckily I returned back shortly after they arrived and before the police took down the dog. I immediately took him and put him in my car where he was safe. The house was put off limits to all until the medical examiner arrived to investigate.
“I felt threatened”®
The list is now growing exponentially.
We have an ongoing argument here; leave up the dog warning signs or take them down?
If we warn them, they come in ready to fire, maybe.
If we don’t, we may lose the chance to be told to confine them.
Which is the way that’s clear?
It’s 50-50, now.
I’m getting to where I believe that, if, for some reason, cops ever do come here, my dogs are most likely history.
And then, you’ll all be posting to my memorial thread.
Thank God your dog was spared!
Seconded and bumped.
Gangbanger’s family says “He died doing what he loved” after he was shot by the victim in an armed robbery.
Baretta came to mind but not Fred :)
I haven’t quit laughing for minutes! LOL
Okay I am not the only one.
We may disagree on other things but I agree with your post here.
What a great guy, still skiing with his dog at age 81! I gave up skiing at about 53 but I only got to do it once a year. This guy went all winter.
There are a large number of coyotes in the area and Buddy refused to leave Mr. Blakes body until we spent some time coaxing him to trust us, explained Sheriff Bill Masters, of San Miguel County in Colorado.
“But 81 and skiing? I don’t know....”
Why not? My friend had an uncle that was a mountain climber well into his nineties. And no, he didn’t die atop some mountain, either. My point is, age alone is no indicator of ability.
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