Huaraz (Peru) - A British tourist got lost in the dense fog in the Peruvian mountains. But thanks to an unusual encounter, he found his way back safely.

When Jake was separated from his group on the second day of his hike on the famous Santa Cruz Circuit, he never thought he would have such an extraordinary encounter.

At an altitude of around 15,000 feet (approximately 4572 meters), the Englishman got lost in the thick fog and struggled with disorientation. But then a stray dog suddenly appeared in front of him.

Wagging its tail, the animal came towards him and Jake decided to follow it.

The four-legged friend seemed to know the routes around the mountain very well, led him safely back to the right path and accompanied him to the summit, where Jake finally met up with the hiking group again.

A local explained to the tourist that the stray dogs in the area often follow hikers up to the summit, almost as if they had special training as mountain guides.

Thrilled by this unexpected help, Jake captured the moment and shared the story with his followers on Instagram and TikTok.