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Boy rescues cat that fell into a drain in Brazil, viral video makes people smile

“What a wonderful little boy!” wrote a Twitter user while reacting to the rescue video of the cat.

Published on: Jun 26, 2021, 14:42:55 IST
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In today’s edition of heartwarming stories of animal rescue, we have a video which showcases how a boy in Brazil took to upon himself to rescue a cat that fell into a drain and got stuck inside.

The image shows a boy trying to rescue a cat in Brazil. (Instagram/@dr.adejair.junior.osteopatia)
The image shows a boy trying to rescue a cat in Brazil. (Instagram/@dr.adejair.junior.osteopatia)

The video, originally shared on Instagram, is now being shared by many across different social media platforms. The Insta post's caption, when loosely translated from Portuguese, describes the event. It explains that the boy was walking past a drain when he heard sounds coming from inside. He stopped and inquired only to spot the cat stuck inside.

“Last week this boy in Rio Verde, Brazil heard a noise as he walked by a drain. The boy peeked down to realize it was a cat who was stuck so he got to work and rescued it,” reads the caption of a post shared on Twitter.

Take a look at the video to see how the boy rescued the cat:

People on both Instagram and Twitter had similar kinds of reactions. They couldn’t stop praising the boy for his kind gesture.

“What a wonderful little boy!” wrote a Twitter user. “Aww, so sweet,” shared another. “Well done, young man,” praised a third.

What are your thoughts on this rescue video?

  • Trisha Sengupta
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    Trisha Sengupta

    Trisha Sengupta is a Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of digital newsroom experience. Specialising in high-engagement storytelling, she blends viral trends with traditional journalism to cover the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. Her reporting spans real estate and personal finance struggles in hubs like Bengaluru and Gurgaon, the NRI experience, and corporate shifts like tech layoffs. Trisha also frequently tracks global figures and writes human interest stories. Offline, Trisha is an avid reader, history enthusiast and solo traveler. She balances her journalism career with family life while actively integrating AI tools into her modern storytelling approach.Read More