VIDEO: A couple lost everything they own in a sailboat fire early Monday morning on the Willamette River. But they’re thankful for their dog, who they credit for saving their lives.
The sailboat meant the world to 59-year-old Peter Sostilio, who had been living on the streets, before he was able to save up enough money to purchase the sailboat. Now both, him and his girlfriend are having to start over again. “Me and my lady were laying down this morning, it was about 4:30 or 5:00 and my dog was barking, and my boat was in flames,” said Sostilio.
Sostilio and his girlfriend had to jump into the cold Willamette River to escape the flames. They both were able to escape safely, but Sostilio suffered burns to the side of his face, and his girlfriend suffered burns to her leg.