In a heart-stopping viral video posted by Cristina Zhang (@cristinayongyong) on Instagram, viewers shared the tense moments as a woman bravely climbed over the railing of a bridge in order to save a frightened dog. In a description of the nail biting situation, it is thought the rescue took place in Long Beach located in southern California.
Since the video was posted on January 1, 2024, the frightening rescue has been viewed more than 95 million times, and shows the dog precariously clinging to a ledge below the bridge’s main walkway off the side of a pier. The cause of the dog’s situation remains unclear, but the woman’s swift and selfless action took center stage.
With the help of a bystander, who steadied her from the other side of the barrier, the woman carefully climbed over the railing, placing herself in a precarious position. The situation was tense as the dog, understandably anxious, initially barked and backed away from her outstretched hand.
Undeterred, the woman remained calm and persistent, eventually managing to grab the dog, hug it securely in her arms and safely pass it back to a man waiting on the other side. Cheers erupted from the crowd witnessing the dramatic rescue; celebrating the successful reunion of the frightened dog with presumably its owner or another concerned individual. Fireworks could be heard in the background; very likely the loud noises had initially scared the dog to the dangerous ledge.
The video has been captioned ” A girl saved a dog at Long Beach.”
While the woman’s heroism is undeniable, it’s important to remember that climbing over bridge railings is extremely dangerous and should only be attempted by trained professionals in controlled situations. Fortunately, in this instance, quick thinking and courage led to a happy ending, reminding us of the special bond between humans and animals.
The video has been liked by more than 5 million users, accompanied by over 200,000 comments. Many thanks to the heroes when called upon at any given moment. Angels do exist among us.
Check the video out here:
“That was the dog was saved before. He was terrified of the fireworks…he tried to bite everyone who tried to approach and help…so that girl was fantastic!”
You can also watch the video on Instagram by clicking here.
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