In the autumn of 2017 Mexico City was hit with an earthquake that shook the city at a magnitude of 7.1. It was the deadliest earthquake to hit the area since 1985, and it crumbled buildings, broke families, and took 217 human lives. Many people lost homes, loved ones and property, and others were left confused, without utilities and a long way from normal life.
But the people of Mexico City came together in an amazing way, and wasted no time sorting through the rubble to get people out. Not just rescue crews, but normal people helping neighbors and friends. People able to lend a hand offered to help first responders to save as many lives as they could.
In a truly amazing moment that captures the best of the human spirit, several men worked together to rescue a dog that was trapped under the rubble of what used to be a building. A crowd gathered, and the response when they see that the dog is safe is truly heartwarming!
👨🚒 Momento exacto en el que un PERRO es RESCATADO en el edifico Álvaro Obregón 286
🇲🇽 ¡¡FUERZA, MÉXICO!!https://t.co/vAhXkdC2u5 pic.twitter.com/sTOrboboXF
— DIARIO RÉCORD (@record_mexico) September 19, 2017
These people were standing in the dust of a building that was once a part of their neighborhood, celebrating the life of a dog that was pulled from the rubble! The disaster didn’t dampen their goodwill towards animals – they respect his life just as much as the human lives there. He mattered just as much.
Featured Photo: Screenshot @record_mexico/Twitter
