Watch: Rescue worker saves stranded dog amid Karnataka floods; earns praise

The viral video from July 8 shows a rescue worker bravely saving a dog amid the devastation due to heavy rains.

In the video, the dog is clinging onto the officer as they navigate through the flood waters.

In Karnataka, heavy rains triggered severe flooding. On July 8, in the Gundibail area near Thilak Road, Udupi district, a remarkable rescue effort was captured on video, and the video has now gone viral.

In the video, a rescue personnel is seen carrying a dog through floodwaters showcasing a moment of compassion and bravery.

On seeing the video shared by @jist.news on Instagram, one user commented, “Rabies doesn’t know that you’re a kind man. But ykw, I’d have done the same as you are! We dont think much.” A second user commented, “god bless him.”

Watch the video below:

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Other Instagram users responded with a flurry of heart emojis, clapping hands, and cheering symbols to express their admiration and support.

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Karnataka’s coastal districts like Udupi and Dakshina Kannada are struggling with heavy rainfall and widespread flooding. In Udupi, floodwaters have submerged fields, homes, and roads, presenting significant challenges and risks to residents in the area.

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