MEET TINSLEY, A CAR CRASH SURVIVOR She Saved Her Human!
On Jan. 3, 2022, New Hampshire State Police responded to a call about a lone dog wandering around on the interstate near Veterans Memorial Bridge. When they got there, the pup — a Shiloh shepherd named Tinsley — led the officers on what seemed to be a wild goose chase. “When Trooper Sandberg and the Lebanon police officers attempted to get close to the canine, it continued to run northbound on Interstate 89, crossing into Vermont,” the police department wrote in a Facebook post. “A short time later, Trooper Sandberg and the Lebanon police officers located a damaged section of guardrail near the Interstate 91 and Interstate 89 junction.”
“This was almost like a real-life Lassie situation,” one lieutenant told CNN. “It’s really quite remarkable. This dog definitely saved their lives. I don’t think they would have survived the night given the temperatures.” Tinsley is a real hero on four legs, just like Lassie, a fictional pup who saved two little boys from dying of hypothermia in the snow. Fortunately, Tinsley’s grateful owner, Cam, made a full recovery. He also knows just how special his pup is. “She gets spoiled all the time,” he told the WPTZ news station. “She’ll get some venison, probably [a] burger tonight, and probably some back scratches with it.” Tinsley is not the only dog who has saved a human from the cold. In the winter of 2017, a rescue pooch named Peanut saved the life of a 3-year-old girl in Michigan who had wandered away from home, and a golden retriever named Kelsey saved her owner after he slipped in the snow and broke his neck. She kept him warm for 19 hours and barked until help came. To read the full story of Tinsley’s roadside rescue, visit CNN.com and search “real-life Lassie.”
It turns out Tinsley had a destination in mind: an upside-down pickup truck that had crashed through that very guardrail.
The truck had rolled off the highway, and the people who were inside — including Tinsley’s owner, Cam Laundry — were on the ground, badly hurt and hypothermic! Thanks to Tinsley’s bravery, the cops called an ambulance that rushed them to the hospital.
To Avoid a Cargo Violation! TIE DOWN THOSE LOADS
Truckers who drive flatbeds secure their loads with tarps and tie-downs since they don’t have a box to place their cargo in. The method of tying down your load makes it very easy for law enforcement officers to know if something isn’t tied down correctly. For example, if a tie-down is flapping in the wind while going down the road, it’s clear that something isn’t safe. If law enforcement sees the tie-down unsecured, they can pull you over and inspect the security of your load. Before you can begin driving to your next destination, double check that your load is properly secured according to regulations. While you may think some of the required chains or straps are unnecessary, law enforcement officers will hold you accountable to the legal standards. It’s your responsibility to make sure that your vehicle and load comply with Federal and State law. It doesn’t matter who loads your truck, you will be held liable for any mistakes. So, we recommend that you check things for yourself. These are some of the tips that can help you avoid a cargo violation. But if you find yourself with a citation, allow your friends at Bigger & Harman to assist you. We have years of trial experience and can help with your case.
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