Back in 2015, our hearts were broken for one loyal pooch in Jacksonville, Florida who refused to leave his owner’s side after a tragic accident. The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office was called out to the scene where a woman had died after being hit and killed by a car.
42-year-old Kelly Black had been walking her dog, Paco, when she was killed. As Action News reported at the time, the truck driver had most likely been completely clueless to having struck Kelly.
When the police arrived, Paco was right beside her, refusing to leave her body. After her body had been removed from the scene, a heartbroken Paco sat at the crash site for several hours.
SAD. Neighbors believe woman was walking her dog. This one has been lying down, alone near crash scene for some time pic.twitter.com/f7vADgVIMS
— Russell Colburn (@RussellANjax) October 23, 2015
Authorities did their best to try to get Paco to come with them, however, they were unsuccessful in their attempts.
CONFIRMED: Dog belonged to woman who was killed. #JSO tells me family is coming to get him. @ActionNewsJax pic.twitter.com/AfpUFvZSYG
— Russell Colburn (@RussellANjax) October 23, 2015
Paco stayed at the scene until Kelly’s family arrived. Finally, the dog seemed somewhat happy as he wagged his tail and agreed to get in their car to go home.
'Rocko's' tail wags as he's reunited with family. @ActionNewsJax pic.twitter.com/Ajf3yNP0kH
— Russell Colburn (@RussellANjax) October 23, 2015
