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China: Man Rescues Drowning Dog Using Tree Branch in Shanxi

A man in Jincheng, Shanxi, used a long tree branch to pull a struggling dog from the water on July 30, 2026. The dog bit onto the branch as the man guided it safely to the embankment.

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China: Men Rescue Drowning Dog From Steep Riverbank

Footage from Shenyang, Liaoning on July 20, 2026 shows a group of men working together to rescue a dog struggling in the water below a steep riverbank, eventually pulling it to safety after an initial attempt with a plastic stool failed.

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China: Pregnant Dog Rescues Drowning Bird Days Before Giving Birth

On June 8, 2026, in Xinxiang, Henan, a pregnant dog noticed a bird struggling in water while out for a walk and carefully helped it out, despite being less than 10 days from giving birth.

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China: Men Rescue Dog From Drowning in Hunan River

On August 21, 2025, in Hunan, China, a group of men rescued a struggling Old English Sheepdog from drowning in a river. The dog, trapped against a steep riverbank, thrashed in panic as bystanders watched anxiously. Three men rushed to help — one jumped into the water to lift the dog from below while the others pulled it up from above. Thanks to their teamwork, the dog was safely brought to shore, where it stood wagging its tail as onlookers applauded the rescuers’ bravery.