ANIMALS

Brave Woman Stops Highway Traffic to Rescue Injured Puppy After it was Hit by a Vehicle

Debbie Allen, an American woman, was having an ordinary day driving her car on a crowded interstate highway when she suddenly noticed multiple drivers slowing down without any apparent cause.

However, after a few moments, the situation became clear to her: a German Shepherd had managed to escape from its home and, feeling a bit confused, ended up in the middle of the road. Tragically, a driver failed to spot the dog and accidentally ran over it, causing the frightened animal to flee.

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Without a doubt, Debbie was determined not to abandon the distressed puppy in such a dangerous situation. She instantly made up her mind to halt her vehicle and rush to the dog’s aid. “I saw a dog in the middle of the road and it was visibly limping so I knew it had been driven over,” she shared with WXYZ.

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Later, Debbie mentioned that her original plan was to meet a client at work that day, but it seemed that “fate had different plans for her.” As she stepped out of her vehicle and approached the dog, a remarkable event unfolded. All the vehicles on the road came to a stop, creating a safe space. However, due to fear, the frightened little animal managed to escape and ran away.

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Despite the dog’s attempts to flee, Debbie persisted and chased after it until she successfully caught hold of the frightened animal. She then carefully moved the dog to a secure spot on the side of the road, ensuring its safety. Thankfully, the Michigan State Police arrived shortly afterward to provide assistance in the situation. Debbie recounted her comforting words to the dog, saying, “I sat down with the dog, told him he was safe, and asked him to look at me because he was searching for an escape route and I said ‘ no, no, look at me, you’re safe,”

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Based on Allen’s observations, the German Shepherd appeared to be in good health, well-nourished, and maintained proper hygiene. Despite feeling anxious at the moment, the dog displayed remarkable manners, indicating that it had likely been under the care of responsible owners until recently.

The Animal Protection Society also arrived at the location, and they were able to safely take the dog and provide necessary medical care for its injuries. However, since the dog did not have a microchip, the process of finding its family becomes a bit more challenging. Nevertheless, they remain determined and committed to reuniting them. They are diligently gathering all available information to aid in their search.

“I’m not a hero, just a human being,” Debbie shared.

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ANIMALS

Amazing Video of Unseen Ocean Creatures in the Ningaloo Canyons

The Schmidt Ocean Institute recently explored the Ningaloo Canyons on the western coast of Australia using a robotic underwater vehicle called the ROV Sebastian. Check out the amazing video of what they discovered in the deep parts of the Indian Ocean.

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ANIMALS

These Pics Are Art and the Artists Are Insects

Flying insects move so quickly that they are hard to follow, but new technology and some smart ideas have helped Spanish photographer Xavi Bou do just that. After spending 10 years focusing on birds in flight for his Ornithographies project, he turned his attention to insects.

For Entomographies, he uses high-speed video footage taken by Adrian Smith, an insect expert at North Carolina State University, to study and record how insects move. Bou then picks multiple frames and combines them into single images that show the fast movements of one or more insects through space and time.

With Smith’s help, Bou has captured the aerial tricks of wasps, the jumps of leafhoppers, and the fluttering of butterflies in amazing detail. He hopes that by doing this, he can make people more aware of the decline in important insect populations around the world.

1. Zebra longwing

This butterfly, which is common in many areas of the Americas, really fits its name. It can fly very high with just a few flaps of its large wings.