In a heartwarming display of compassion, an Australian traveler named Duncan McNaught has become an internet sensation after a video of him rescuing a cow trapped in a drain in India went viral.
The incident, shared by McNaught on his Instagram account, shows a distressed cow stuck in a dry ditch. In the clip, McNaught can be heard reassuring the animal, saying, “No, he just fell in. We’re gonna rescue. Let’s go. Oh, the sacred cow in India is stranded. It’s okay, buddy.”
Initially, McNaught attempted to lift the cow by himself, but with a lighthearted on-screen note admitting, “I wasn’t strong enough, she was heavy, 2 people should do the job,” he enlisted the help of another individual. Together, they successfully managed to pull the cow to safety.
McNaught shared a minor injury from the rescue, remarking, “Scrape my finger up,” with a smile.
The video quickly garnered significant attention and positive reactions from social media users worldwide. Many praised McNaught’s kindness and quick thinking, with one commenter stating, “What a beautiful act of kindness, you restored my faith in humanity today.” Others expressed deep respect, with comments like, “Not everyone would stop and help like this, much respect,” and “The cow looked so relieved, this was really touching.”
The act of compassion resonated deeply, leading to numerous blessings and well wishes for McNaught and the cow, with many calling it a true testament to “good karma.” The incident serves as a beautiful reminder of the impact one person’s kindness can have.
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Australian man rescues stranded cow from drain in India, wins praise for ‘good karma’