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Man afraid of heights scales burning building to save dog. Watch

A video of a man scaling a burning building to save a trapped dog, despite being afraid of heights, was posted on Instagram. The video has stunned people.

Published on: Jun 16, 2023, 09:37:02 IST
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The videos that showcase the indomitable human spirit in the moments of crisis are often amazing to watch. Just like this clip shared on the Instagram page of Good News Movement. The video shows how a man climbed a burning building to save a dog, despite being afraid of heights.

The image shows the man scaling a burning building to save a dog. (Instagram/@goodnews_movement)
The image shows the man scaling a burning building to save a dog. (Instagram/@goodnews_movement)

“This hero, Colombian Sebastian Arias, scales the outside of a burning building to rescue 25 dogs trapped inside June 9 in Lima, Peru. Before the flames engulf the structure, the hero drops the dog down to safety, where the firemen are waiting with their safety net. Dog and hero are doing great! A total of 25 dogs were rescued that day,” reads the caption posted along with the video.

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Take a look at the video that shows the man’s act of bravery:

The video was shared two days ago. Since being posted, it has accumulated close to 2.9 million views and the numbers are quickly increasing. Additionally, the share has accumulated several likes and comments.

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Here’s how Instagram users reacted:

“As someone who loves dogs and is also afraid of heights, I applaud this man. Hero among men,” posted an Instagram user. “This single hero is enough to renew my faith in humanity. Priceless,” joined another. “I see his wings and halo,” added a third. “Amazing the kindness and selflessness of some human beings! Some people are simply incredible!! Bless him!!” wrote a fourth.

  • 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