John and Pamela Helmstadter got lost near their Maine home. She was found alive with their black Labrador by her side, while her husband died, officials said.

A Maine woman who survived 4 days lost in the woods with the help of her dog is sharing her story from her hospital bed. On Sunday, October 13, Pamela and John Helmstadter went for a hike with their dogs near their home in Washington County,

"When the K-9 team located her, her dog was being very protective of her and even laid down on top of her on her chest"