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Dangerous snake rears at children as red cattle dog River jumps in to save day, says Ipswich naturopath Catherine Lynch

Seeded on Mon Jan 16, 2012 4:31 PM EST
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THE bravery of a red cattle dog has been credited with saving the lives of two Queensland children in Ipswich from the bite of a highly venomous eastern brown snake.
River, an 18-month-old bitch, jumped between the rearing snake and the children as they ran towards a swing set in the front yard of their Coalfalls home on Saturday morning.

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ambivalent

Good, good dog!

    Reply#1 - Tue Jan 17, 2012 9:35 AM EST
    Anthony-1802249

    Dogs are great protectors and it was 'acting pack leader' to pups when it happened, smart dog.

    Enjoyed article. 8>}

      Reply#2 - Tue Jan 17, 2012 4:27 PM EST
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