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Dog In 'Accidental Adventure' Found Barely Alive In Snowbank

BROOMFIELD, Colo. (CBS4) - A dog that escaped from a vehicle that was involved in a crash on Easter evening is lucky to be alive thanks to a hiker.

According to Broomfield police, Officer Goldstone responded to a call about a Bernese mountain dog named Maddox that escaped after his owner was involved in an accident.

"Several sightings were reported throughout the evening with no success in locating Maddox. Everyone involved had hopes that Maddox was heading home and would be found safe and sound," police said in a Facebook post.

Maddox was never found on Sunday and on Monday Goldstone responded to a call about a dog fitting Maddox's description found deceased, buried in the snow, on a trail near the Wildgrass subdivision.

"Officer Goldstone's heart sank as she responded. As she walked about a half mile on the trail, she observed Maddox's head lying on a snow back with no movement. As she headed down into a ditch where the dog was located his head slowly turned," police said. "He looked as though he had given up on life."

Maddox's owner was contacted and when the dog saw his owner coming down the trail he "mustered enough energy to stand up and slowly wag his tail."

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Maddox reunited with his owner (credit: Broomfield Police Department/Facebook)

Maddox's owner said he had been driving around all day Monday looking for his beloved dog.

"Officer Goldstone walked Maddox and his owner to his car, where their encounter ended with a misty-eyed hug."

Maddox is recovering after a visit to the veterinarian.

"A special thanks to everyone that took the time to assist with locating Maddox. We're so glad that there was a happy ending to this "Accidental" adventure!"

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