Updated November 16th, 2020 at 14:26 IST
Video: ‘Heroes’ rescue scared dog clinging to building in floodwaters, netizens all hearts
A scared and wet dog recently had a lucky escape from floodwaters that are currently engulfing parts of southern Mexico, video of the rescue has gone viral.
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In a heartwarming incident, a scared dog recently had a lucky escape from floodwaters that are currently engulfing parts of southern Mexico. The rescue video of the pooch has been shared on Twitter and netizens cannot stop appreciating the people who saved the frightened dog. In the clip, one can see the pooch clinging to a building as it desperately tries to stay afloat.
The yellow Labrador is seen taking support from a railing attached to a building as a rescue boat going through the neighbourhood spots it. Upon seeing the rescuers coming to his aid, the dog can be seen moving his paws to the side of the boat as a man gently lifted him to safety. The video was shared by American basketball played Rex Chapman, who called the rescuers "heroes".
There are massive floods in southeast Mexico right now.
— Rex Chapman🏇🏼 (@RexChapman)
These guys in a boat found a good boy who was cold, frightened, and clinging to a wall.
Heroes...pic.twitter.com/DqAYsaYOuZ
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According to reports, the dog was rescued by the members of the Mexican Navy. Another video shared by another user also showed the pooch being carried to a safe spot by one of the rescuers. A Twitter user also posted an image of the dog looking much happier and drier following the heroic rescue.
— Ivân Hernández (@expansivovh)
They are members of Mexican Navy, they later shared this pic of the puppy safe and dry pic.twitter.com/ZCHrOZBKgS
— ak (@beatnikcabello)
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Netizen praise the rescuers
Since shared, the video of the rescue has garnered over five million views and thousands of likes and comments. Internet users flooded the comments section in praise of the rescuers. While one user wrote, “In a world when you can be anything, be kind,” another added, “All my love to the people and animals of southeast Mexico. So thankful for rescuers like this”. “What an amazing story of Saving an animal,” added third. "It doesn’t always take much to remind us of our collective humanity,” wrote fourth.
I like how he allowed the dog his time to feel comfortable
— Exploding Golden Goose Singh, MD 🌊 (@LabyrinthWeaver)
How can I contribute to that pups recovery? And to those amazing rescuers?
— Mama_C2 (@mama_c2)
Awwww! Poor baby looked so scared and relieved at the same time.
— Toni 🦋♥️ (@tonipayne)
Every time I begin to believe there's no hope for humanity, something like this happens and it rekindles that hope for me. Thank you for posting this.
— Unrepresented Citizen (@Conruthhoward)
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Aw love the trust in his eyes when he realizes they are there to help
— Samantha Kelly (@Tweetinggoddess)
In a world full of sorrow, let us be the ones who rescue the helpless, let us reach out a hand to save a life, let us be the ones who care. One day, we may be the ones who need rescuing!
— cynthia boden (@CynthiaBoden)
YES HEROES!!🖤
— StacyGSGreenberg (@StacyGSG)
So overwhelming, with all the storms, and saving this poor dog. My heart dropped. Thank you to all of you trying to rescue human & best friends alike.
— amanda abney (@AmandaAbney4)
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Published November 16th, 2020 at 14:27 IST