On an icy Minnesota highway, a harrowing scene unfolded when a trailer carrying sled dogs overturned on Interstate 494. The accident occurred around 10 am Saturday morning in Minnetonka, leaving drivers shaken.
Jack Christopher and his wife Kris were driving to an event in Excelsior with nine of their huskies from Silent Run Adventures in tow. However, the trailer's back end came loose, causing it to break apart on the freeway. As Mr. Christopher struggled to regain control, the trailer essentially split in half.
Miraculously, most of the dogs were unharmed, but one named Hoss managed to escape and was eventually recaptured by a state trooper with assistance from concerned drivers. The remaining eight canines were taken to a veterinarian in Excelsior for assessment and care.
The situation initially seemed dire, but thanks to swift action by multiple individuals, including a squad car and a police officer, the dogs received prompt medical attention.
While some damage was sustained, particularly with the trailer itself, the huskies appear to be recovering well. The Christopher family is grateful for the outpouring of support from the community, acknowledging that the dogs' safety and well-being are what truly matter.
The couple attributes their good fortune to the safety features in their trailer, which undoubtedly helped minimize harm to the animals during the accident. They plan to acquire a new dog trailer soon and have set up a GoFundMe page to cover expenses related to the incident.
Jack Christopher and his wife Kris were driving to an event in Excelsior with nine of their huskies from Silent Run Adventures in tow. However, the trailer's back end came loose, causing it to break apart on the freeway. As Mr. Christopher struggled to regain control, the trailer essentially split in half.
Miraculously, most of the dogs were unharmed, but one named Hoss managed to escape and was eventually recaptured by a state trooper with assistance from concerned drivers. The remaining eight canines were taken to a veterinarian in Excelsior for assessment and care.
The situation initially seemed dire, but thanks to swift action by multiple individuals, including a squad car and a police officer, the dogs received prompt medical attention.
While some damage was sustained, particularly with the trailer itself, the huskies appear to be recovering well. The Christopher family is grateful for the outpouring of support from the community, acknowledging that the dogs' safety and well-being are what truly matter.
The couple attributes their good fortune to the safety features in their trailer, which undoubtedly helped minimize harm to the animals during the accident. They plan to acquire a new dog trailer soon and have set up a GoFundMe page to cover expenses related to the incident.
I'm literally shaking just thinking about that scene on the highway... It's insane how quickly things could've turned from a regular drive to an emergency situation! The bravery of those drivers who helped catch Hoss and get the other dogs medical attention is truly heroic 
. It's heartwarming to see the community rally around the Christopher family and their furry friends. I'm so glad most of the huskies are okay, it could've been a much worse outcome 
. Those safety features in the trailer definitely made a difference, let's hope they get that new one soon! 
i was driving in cali yesterday and saw a deer on the road like it could've happened to anyone lol guess you gotta keep those animals safe on the road tho 
they must've been so freaked out when that trailer broke apart... one of them got away for a sec but thankfully was caught 
Anyway, glad those huskies are okay, I guess it's not every day you see a trailer literally split apart on the highway...that was quite a scene to wake up to. At least they got the vet attention in time, hope all eight pups are back on their paws soon! And omg, a GoFundMe page? Because trailer insurance wasn't enough? 
! I mean, can you even imagine having 9 sled dogs in tow and then BAM! Trailer breaks apart... I'm just glad most of them were okay, especially Hoss, poor dude 
. I feel for Jack and Kris, they must've been so worried. But what's even crazier is that the trailer had safety features that helped minimize harm to the dogs 
. That's some next level thinking right there! I'm also low-key impressed by the community's response - like, who wouldn't want to help out a family with 9 adorable huskies 
? And can we talk about Jack and Kris's sense of humor for setting up a GoFundMe page? They're really taking this situation in stride 
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. i'm a bit of a diy enthusiast myself, so i'd totally want to upgrade that trailer ASAP to prevent something like this from happening again 
. gofundme is such a great idea too - i'd definitely donate if they need it! 
Thankfully, those dogs are safe and sound. The Christopher family is super lucky, right? I mean, who needs a trailer with safety features when they're gonna crash anyway? 
I'm also impressed by the community coming together to support the Christopher family - that's what it's all about! 
just saw this on the news... truck carrying sled dogs goes off the road in MN and it's a miracle most of them are okay! one little guy named Hoss actually got away 
guess that only matters when the accident happens tho 
I'm so relieved that most of the dogs were okay, I would've lost it if they weren't! 
Those safety features in the trailer probably saved some major fur-ever lives 
#HuskyRescue #DogLove #CommunityFirst #SafetyFirst #GoodVibesOnly
. Those huskies were lucky to be alive and they should keep an eye out...
. safety features or not, trailer breakdowns are just part of life on the road, right?
. and kudos to the Christopher family for being so down-to-earth about it all