Man of Alberta dies as he rolls east of Nanton; dog in vehicle reunited with family | The Canadian News

A 52-year-old man has died after a single vehicle overturned in southern Alberta on Saturday night.

The collision took place just after 21:45 on highway 533 east of Range Road 265. The area is located east of Nanton, Alta.

RCMP said the man was driving a Chevrolet Silverado east on Highway 533 when he drove on the south shoulder, overcame, went into the ditch and rolled the vehicle.

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RCMP said the driver, who is from Three Hills, Alta. was found dead at the scene by emergency crews.

After emergency crews left the scene, RCMP said they heard the driver of the vehicle had his golden retriever JD in the vehicle with him.

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JD the golden retriever was reunited with his family after being involved in a rollover near Nanton, Alta., On Saturday, January 22, 2022.

JD the golden retriever was reunited with his family after being involved in a rollover near Nanton, Alta., On Saturday, January 22, 2022.

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Police said the dog eventually ran back to Nanton, where he was found by members of the public who took him in and began searching for his owner. JD was not injured in the rollover.

Through the power of social media, the dog is reunited with his family.

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