A video of the brave dog mom has now gone viral on social media, with netizens calling her a hero and applauding her bravery and selfless love for her dog.
A massive fire erupted inside a building in Mandaue City, Cebu, where a woman displayed remarkable courage by rescuing her pet dogs before escaping herself.
A video of the incident, captured by bystanders, has since gone viral on social media, garnering widespread views and praise. The video shows thick smoke engulfing the building as firefighters stand outside. The woman is seen throwing her pet dogs to safety from an upper floor, where firefighters and bystanders waited below, before climbing down using a ladder.
As flames spread rapidly, she perched on a smoke-filled balcony, clutching her frightened pets and hurling them one by one into safe hands. Moments later, she hung from the railing as firefighters climbed up and helped her to safe.
Netizens React
Netizens were quick to react to the incident where many applauded her bravery and selfless love towards her dog.
A user wrote, Not all Heroes wear capes or uniforms. Sometimes they carry leashes and refuse to let go.
Another user wrote, I either leave with my fur babies or die with them
Another user wrote, It's not about loving pets in the first place. It is more about the way she handles such intense situation which many would put fear first than controlling mind to think how to handle it.
Fire Contained Within 40 Mins, No Injuries Reported
According to a report in the Gulf News, the fire was caused due to be electrical mishap prompting alarm and was contained within 40 minutes by Mandaue Bureau of Fire Protection teams.
According, to other media reports the building sustained extensive damage; no casualties were reported.