Hero Husky Dog 'Saved Our Block' After Detecting Gas Leak that Could've Led to an 'Explosion'

Kelli Bender
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Kobe the husky's out-of-character digging led to the discovery of numerous gas leaks in a Philadelphia neighborhood

<p>Chanell Bell</p> Kobe the husky dog, who detected a gas leak in his Philadelphia neighborhood

Chanell Bell

Kobe the husky dog, who detected a gas leak in his Philadelphia neighborhood

Kobe is getting extra "good boy" compliments after saving his neighborhood from a potentially explosive gas leak.

According to SWNS, the 4-year-old husky recently started digging a large hole in the front yard of his Philadelphia home. As the hole grew bigger, Kobe's owner, Chanell Bell, grew more concerned the dog was trying to tell her something.

"I trust his judgment because that isn't his typical behavior, and he is usually right," Bell told SWNS. "He has great senses, and he never digs holes unless he is helping me dig."

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Bell had a gas detection device on hand after discovering a since-repaired gas leak in her home in December, so she decided to test Kobe's freshly dug hole with the device.

<p>Chanell Bell</p> Kobe the husky dog with the hole he dug in his Philadelphia front yard that led to the discovery of a gas leak

Chanell Bell

Kobe the husky dog with the hole he dug in his Philadelphia front yard that led to the discovery of a gas leak

"I had a reader already in the house to make sure there were no leaks coming from my old heater," the pet parent explained. "When I saw the hole, I realized it was odd behavior for my dog. My intuition told me to check it."

The device detected gas coming from the hole the husky dug, so Bell promptly contacted the authorities about the issue. A gas foreman and crew were sent to address the problem and unearth the extent of the dangerous leak.

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"If it wasn't detected and the gas continued to leak into our homes," Bell told SWNS. "We were told it could've caused serious health effects like respiratory issues, brain damage, and even death. They told me that something as simple as a light switch turning on could've caused an explosion, too!"

<p>Chanell Bell</p> Chanell Bell using a gas detection device on the hole her husky dog dug in the front yard of her Philadelphia home

Chanell Bell

Chanell Bell using a gas detection device on the hole her husky dog dug in the front yard of her Philadelphia home

After arriving at Bell's home, the crew turned off the gas and repaired the leak. During the repairs, the crew discovered three main gas leaks in Bell's neighborhood caused by aging pipes. It took the workers over three days to repair the leaks and install new pipes.

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Throughout the repairs, the crew praised Kobe.

"They were so impressed with Kobe and mentioned what a good dog he was," Bell said, adding, "It feels amazing to know Kobe saved our block; I am very thankful to have him."

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