Viral Clip Shows Heartwarming Moment Man Gives CPR To A Blind Dog Who Fell In The Pool
A common misconception is that dogs are born swimmers. Even though some are good swimmers, being afloat does not imply that they can get out of the water.
Dogs get weary, lost, or stuck. Veterinary experts say that drowning can happen in a matter of minutes.
Dogs who fall into swimming pools and are unable to escape make up a large portion of drowning events. Puppies, older dogs, and breeds with flat noses are more vulnerable.
In the meantime, physical ailments like arthritis or vision problems can make things more dangerous. Remember that pools without a ramp, steep sides, or a missing step can turn into death traps.
A regular afternoon in Goiânia, the capital of Goiás state in Brazil, was transformed into a heartwarming online rescue. When the blind dog, Choquito, who always meets a pool worker Vinicius Orlando da Silva at the entrance, failed to show up, he realized something was amiss.
He found the dog floundering at the bottom of a domestic swimming pool a short while later. Vinicius dove right in and dragged Choquito out of the water.
Vinicius noticed that the dog was not breathing and he wasted no time in administering cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Against all chances, Choquito fought to breathe and regained consciousness.
The touching rescue, which was caught on camera and swiftly shared online, serves as a reminder that even the simplest, most unexpected deeds can display heroism.
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Meet Vinicius and Choquito, a blind dog and a loyal pool attendant who become inseparable from their daily routine
When Choquito failed to arrive at the gate to welcome Vinicius as usual that afternoon, something seemed strange
“I’ve been cleaning the pool at that house for over three years, so I knew Choquito’s routine well,” Vinicius shared with Bored Panda.
“Every time I arrived, he would come to the gate, barking and playing. But that day he didn’t show up. I found it strange, so I went through the side gate that leads to the pool.
"As I got closer, I heard the sound of bubbling water."
"I ran to the pool, saw the wet cover, and realized Choquito was at the bottom, drowning."
"I quickly pulled the cover and confirmed he was there."
"My first thought was to get him out of the water as fast as possible."
"I pulled the cover, jumped into the pool, and grabbed him."
"I took my phone out of my pocket and immediately started giving chest compressions."
"I knew I couldn’t waste any time.”
"He was unconscious, not breathing, but he showed signs that he was still alive."
"I performed CPR, and suddenly he started to come back. First he breathed weakly, then he coughed, and then he jumped, as if fully revived."
"It all happened very quickly. I kept massaging and called his other guardian, Danilo, who arrived running."
"We rushed Choquito to the vet right away."
"There he went through all the necessary exams and, thank God, he had no aftereffects.”
“It was an overwhelming feeling of gratitude. I was so happy to have saved his life. For me, it was a true victory, because everything worked out, and now Choquito is fine. I feel deeply thankful to God and fulfilled for being part of that moment.”
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Online users expressed their admiration for Vinicius' bravery and Choquito's return
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Unquestionably, Orlando's action might have prevented Choquito's death. The result would have probably been completely different if there had been a few minutes of delay.
His straightforward and composed manner started the process of a complete recovery. Share this story to your dog loving family and friends to warm their hearts as well.
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