A heartbreaking video surfacing over the internet shows a man losing his life while trying to save his pet dog from drowning in a canal on Wednesday, January 22, 2025. Notably, the incident took place in Gujarat’s Vadodara district, near the Narmada Canal in the Ankodia area of the city.

Some more details of the incident

The incident happened earlier in the morning, when a man was out for a walk with his pet dog. However, during the walk, the dog accidently fell into the Narmada Canal. To rescue him, the man risked his life and, without hesitation, jumped to save the puppy. While he managed to rescue the dog, he was unable to escape the strong current of the canal and tragically drowned.

Meanwhile, the video has been making several rounds of social media, in which it is seen that the police have recovered the body of the deceased from the canal. The body has been kept aside on the road after being recovered from the canal. The pet dog is also seen sitting and waiting near the dead body of its owner., while the police and authorities were seen completing the legal proceedings.

Rescue Effort

Following the incident, the Vadodara Police Brigade was informed about the incident, and the rescue team arrived at the incident promptly. After putting in some effort, the body was successfully recovered. The deceased is a 51-year-old resident of Darshan Club Life Area named Raghunath Pillai.

Residents Left in Shock

The incident has left the residents of Ankodia in complete shock and heartbroken. The victims family, including his family and wife, were devastated by the loss. According to Pillais neighbors, he was a kind and caring person who has always shared deep bonds with pets and animals.

A Sacrifice of Love

This heartbreaking story has emphasized the strong bond between humans and pets. Pillai’s profound act of loyalty and love has touched the hearts of everyone in the community. It serves as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices people make for their loved ones, including their pets. Family members and animal lovers alike are still mourning this heartbreaking loss.