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Firefighter Won’t Let This Dog Die After Pulling Him From A Burning Home, Performs Mouth-To-Mouth
Firefighter Won’t Let This Dog Die After Pulling Him From A Burning Home, Performs Mouth-To-Mouth
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Firefighter Won’t Let This Dog Die After Pulling Him From A Burning Home, Performs Mouth-To-Mouth

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Meet Andrew Klein, a first responder with the Santa Monica Fire Department in California, who just demonstrated that every life is worth fighting for by saving a doggie named Nalu. The apartment where the pooch lived with his mom caught fire earlier this week, dangerously trapping the dog inside the house.

At the same time, Billy Fernando, a portrait photographer, was driving by when he saw the scene. The man stopped and started taking pictures of firefighters in action – but what he didn’t know was that he was about to witness a life being saved.

“As I was standing outside, I saw the firefighter, Mr. Klein, running toward the curbside grass area carrying something,” Fernando told The Dodo. “I didn’t know what it was at first, but then I realized that it was a pet who had been trapped in the fire. The dog was unconscious, limp and not moving at all.”

“Just a minute after, [the firefighter] began performing CPR on the pet without any hesitation,” said Fernando, adding: “It was an awe-inspiring moment.”

Twenty minutes into action, the doggie slowly began showing signs of life. “The owner was in tears. Everyone was very happy with the ending.”

More info: Facebook (h/t: thedodo)

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    Firefighter Andrew Klein just demonstrated that every life is worth fighting for by saving a doggie named Nalu

    Image credits: Billy Fernando

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    The apartment where the dog lived with his mom caught fire earlier this week, trapping Nalu inside the house

    Image credits: Billy Fernando

    Billy Fernando, a portrait photographer, happened to be there and started to take pictures

    Image credits: Billy Fernando

    “I saw the firefighter, Mr. Klein, running toward the curbside grass area carrying something”

    Image credits: Billy Fernando

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    Image credits: Billy Fernando

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    “Just a minute after, [the firefighter] began performing CPR on the pet without any hesitation”

    Image credits: Billy Fernando

    Twenty minutes into action, the doggie slowly began showing signs of life

    Image credits: unknown

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    “The owner was in tears. Everyone was very happy with the ending”

    Image credits: unknown

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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm crying, every picture made me cry

    John L
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There needs to be a special award for such humanitarians.

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    Kate Thuma
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Some of my faith in humanity was just restored :)

    Cassie
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Thanks for saving that doggie with mouth-to-snout resuscitation! ^_^

    Benny Lava
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wonderful guy. Thank you sir.

    Koko Sempai
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    poor baby, amazing firefighter! That is what you call a hero!

    Gillian Black
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I am in tears all life is God given and is precious that lovely man needs to have an award thank you for saving this loved buddy, mate, and friend. that is the type of person I want in my life

    Totally Magical Unicorn
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The only thing more epic than his actions is his mustache!

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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What a wonderful man! Looks like he might have been using a AirForPaws mask. AirForPaws is a wonderful non-profit organization that donates "pet size oxygen masks" to fire, police and emergency medical service rescue truck. they provide first responders with animal resuscitation kits and training. check them out....

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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    GOD DAMMIT! MA, THE INVISIBLE NINJAS BE CHOPPING ONIONS AGAIN!

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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    All's well that ends well! Doggie is a happy lill camper now!

    Alusair Alustriel
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm crying... Why am I cryin!? It's so good to see that there are still People out there.

    Ana Day
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Good man! He looks very Irish.

    Naomi Prior
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    These are the post BP should have more of and be proud of. This guy is totally amazing, a true humanitarian x

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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That picture of the dog licking his/her lips is tearing me up. The firefighter is amazing

    Roos
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Klein is a dutch word and means litlle. But he is not litlle in his length and in his deeds/actions

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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm crying, every picture made me cry

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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There needs to be a special award for such humanitarians.

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    Some of my faith in humanity was just restored :)

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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Thanks for saving that doggie with mouth-to-snout resuscitation! ^_^

    Benny Lava
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wonderful guy. Thank you sir.

    Koko Sempai
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    poor baby, amazing firefighter! That is what you call a hero!

    Gillian Black
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I am in tears all life is God given and is precious that lovely man needs to have an award thank you for saving this loved buddy, mate, and friend. that is the type of person I want in my life

    Totally Magical Unicorn
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The only thing more epic than his actions is his mustache!

    Imagine That
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What a wonderful man! Looks like he might have been using a AirForPaws mask. AirForPaws is a wonderful non-profit organization that donates "pet size oxygen masks" to fire, police and emergency medical service rescue truck. they provide first responders with animal resuscitation kits and training. check them out....

    HumanBeing
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    GOD DAMMIT! MA, THE INVISIBLE NINJAS BE CHOPPING ONIONS AGAIN!

    Pi...
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    All's well that ends well! Doggie is a happy lill camper now!

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    Good man! He looks very Irish.

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    These are the post BP should have more of and be proud of. This guy is totally amazing, a true humanitarian x

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    That picture of the dog licking his/her lips is tearing me up. The firefighter is amazing

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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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