Thirsty squirrel goes to human, asks for water in heartening video
A video showing a thirsty squirrel going to a human and asking for water was posted on Reddit. The video may leave you emotional.
A video of a squirrel asking a man for help has gone viral. Shared on Reddit, the video shows how the animal approaches the person holding a water bottle. Chances are, the video will leave you emotional.

Though old, the video is again capturing people’s attention after being re-shared on Reddit. It opens to show a squirrel standing in front of a man trying to grab his attention. The person soon realises that the animal wants some water from the bottle he is holding. As the video progresses, the man holds the bottle in front of the squirrel’s mouth and helps the animal drink water. As soon as the animal’s thirst is satiated, it quickly goes away.
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Take a look at the video:
The video was posted a day ago. Since being shared, the clip has accumulated more than 89,000 upvotes and the numbers are only increasing. Additionally, the share has also received several comments.
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Here’s how Instagram users reacted:
“It’s amazing how animals have learned to live with humans. They’ve learned gestures to show humans what they want,” posted a Reddit user. “They said thanks,” joined another. “I am not crying,” added a third. “It blows my mind that some animals become so desperate for help, that they actively seek out a more intelligent species,” wrote a fourth.
ABOUT THE AUTHORTrisha SenguptaTrisha Sengupta works as Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of experience in the digital newsroom. Known for her ability to decode the internet’s most talked-about moments, she specialises in high-engagement storytelling that bridges the gap between viral trends and traditional journalism. Throughout her tenure, Trisha has focused on the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. She frequently covers personal finance and real estate struggles in hubs like Gurgaon, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, while also documenting the unique challenges of the NRI experience. Her work often highlights the movements and philosophies of global newsmakers and personalities like Elon Musk, Mukesh Ambani, Nikhil Kamath, Dubai crown prince, and MrBeast. From reporting on Amazon or Meta layoffs and startup culture to the emergence of AI-driven platforms like Grok and xAI, she provides a grounded and empathetic perspective on the stories shaping our world. When not decoding the internet, Trisha is likely offline: lost in a book, exploring a historical ruin, or navigating the world as a solo traveler. She balances her fast-paced career with family time and a healthy dose of curiosity, currently trading her "human" sources for silicon ones as she masters AI to future-proof her storytelling.Read More

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