Sitting in traffic is the worst. Unfortunately for those who live in Fresno, California, traffic is also rather common. But a recent incident proved that, sometimes, there are pretty great reasons for every car on the freeway to come to a screeching halt. When this recently happened on 41 south, a driver took notice of a woman getting out of her vehicle. This must have looked strange at first, but soon the driver realized why she was doing it: to rescue a dog.
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This was not the kind rescuer’s dog. Instead, it was a lost and clearly shaken up pup who desperately needed help. Thankfully, all the nearby drivers approved of this rescue mission. Instead of getting impatient or trying to move past the woman, they waited as she brought the dog back to her own vehicle. Check out this heartwarming moment in the video below!
@phlorez She stopped fwy traffic to save the poor dog. #fresno #dog #puppy #559 #clovis ♬ original sound – Phlorez
“That’s a hero and example of a beautiful human,” a commenter writes, another adding, “Can we all take a moment and appreciate every single vehicle that stayed still and quiet while she saved this baby!? Faith in humanity restored!”
Brave Woman Stops Traffic on California Freeway in Order to Rescue a Scared Dog
Once this video went viral, it didn’t take long at all for the heroic woman to be identified. Her name is Nicole Rocha, and she’s a realtor. Based on her latest update, this sweet dog, Toby, is being taken care of at a local humane society. What happens next, however, is still to be seen. You can watch her latest update video (as of this writing) in the video below.
@nicole_realtor559 #stitch with @Phlorez ♬ original sound – Nicole the Real-Tor
No matter what happens next, one thing is for sure: Nicole absolutely saved Toby’s life. There is no telling where he would be right now if she hadn’t had the courage to intervene. May we all be a bit more like Nicole!
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