Brave Preteen Saves Drowning Dog!

Brave Preteen Saves Drowning Dog!

Things could have gone seriously wrong if this young boy was not at home the unimaginable happened. It was an ordinary night that was suddenly disturbed by tragedy. The family’s dog had fallen into the pool.

This incident took place in Brazil. Nitro, the Felipe family’s Rottweiler was innocently roaming in the yard by himself. All of a sudden, he lost his footing and plunged into the family pool. He thrashed around and was unable to get out of the pool. If he didn’t get help soon he would have drowned.

11-year old Matheus Felipe was at home this fateful night and happened to hear the commotion coming from the pool. He immediately sprang to his feet to investigate the source of the disturbance. It was Nitro, in grave danger, fighting for his life. Matheus immediately entered the water because he knew it was up to him to save his dog. He didn’t bother with removing his socks, shorts, or shirt because there was no time to spare. His good friend was in trouble and he had to do something.

Nitro was especially grateful for the rescue and wanted to make sure he knew it. He thanked him with a shower of licks and kisses. What other 11-year-olds do you know that display this level of quick thinking and bravery? If he didn’t do what he did, who knows what would have happened to Nitro. One thing’s for certain is that he’ll be very careful the next time he’s around the pool.

Images Credit: michelbermudesauer

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