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Fisherman Throws Life-Jacket To Save Drowning Dog But It’s ‘Not A Dog At All’

Written by: Dee Michaels
Dee Michaels is a passionate and accomplished writer, renowned for his heartwarming and engaging stories on IHeartDogs.com.Read more
| Published on April 21, 2022

Renato Borella, a sports fisherman, was rowing his boat on the enormous river in Mato Grosso, Brazil, with his tour guide, Neco. As the pair got closer to the marshes, they noticed a black tail swirling madly in the water. They instantly guessed that a dog had gotten stranded and was drowning in the water; as such, Neco threw a lifejacket to save it.

 

Image/Story Source Credit: YouTube Video – ViralHog

 

 

In the video below, Renato and Neco are watching the creature hold on to his lifejacket in an attempt to save himself. That’s when they notice the wet animal’s face and determine that he’s not a dog but rather a monkey from that area. The male monkeys are known to be aggressive and hostile toward humans, but they decide to ignore their concerns in order to assist the monkey aboard.

 

As the muscular primate climbs up the vessel, the men tremble in terror at his cold countenance. The monkey, on the other hand, gracefully perches himself on the prow of the boat and simply indicates toward land. The crew understands and steers them in the right direction.

 

 

Image/Story Source Credit: YouTube Video – ViralHog

 

 

 

When the boat docks, a monkey grabs a tree limb and vanishes into the woods. The men believe that the. . .    Click To Continue Reading This Story >>

 

 

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