Current Events > Brazilian man heroically catches dog that fell almost 100 feet.

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A Brazilian man is being hailed as a hero after he saved a dog that had fallen from a ninth-story balcony.

Joao Augusto was in the right place at the right time when he was walking through Ribeirao Preto, Sao Paolo earlier this month.

He heard a bark coming from an apartment almost 100 feet above him. When he looked up, he saw that there was a Shih Tzu that was in danger of falling off the balcony.

The complexs caretaker, Paulo Narciso, had reportedly opened the door of the building when Augusto ran up and asked for help.

As the caretaker ran up to see if the dogs owner was home, Augusto went back outside to keep an eye on the Shih Tzu and then it fell.

Nearby CCTV footage shows Augusto positioned under the dog with arms outstretched. When it falls, it slips through Augustos arms and knocks him to the ground. Then, it runs away unharmed.

I knew that I wouldnt be able to catch her but I was aware that I could cushion the fall, I was on the floor for a few seconds, but it was from relief.

Despite the dicey nature of the impromptu rescue mission, both Augusto and the Shih Tzu named Mel were confirmed to be okay after the incident. According to reporters, the dogs owner requested to remain anonymous, but she says that she has since installed protective netting over the balcony so Mel wont repeat her experience.

Full Article: https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/watch-hero-neighbor-help-save-dog-falling-from-a-9th-story-balcony/

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Sounds more like a cat to me
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Wow, he's lucky he didn't miscalculate the fall, if that would of hit his face he would of needed help.
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KillerKhan420 posted...

Wow, he's lucky he didn't miscalculate the fall, if that would of hit his face he would of needed help.

not much of a fan of the smaller breeds but i'm glad it's alright.
that guy would be screwed if it was a larger dog.
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kingdrake2 posted...

not much of a fan of the smaller breeds

dude
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cool guy

The dog owners were later destroyed.
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UnfairRepresent posted...

kingdrake2 posted...

not much of a fan of the smaller breeds

dude

There's nothing wrong with his statement that you cut off. Fuck off

no its fair, i like dogs just prefer anything medium breed and above.
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