Published 18:44 IST, February 25th 2020

Russian woman hailed as 'hero' after she rescues her dog from icy pond

In a heartwarming incident, a Russian mother plunged into an icy pond to save her dog, who had fallen into the water while chasing ducks.

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In a heartwarming incident, a Russian mor plunged into an icy pond to save her dog, who had fallen into water while chasing ducks. A video of incident has also gone viral and several netizens hailed her as 'brave' and a 'hero'. According to an international media outlet, incident took place in town of Mytishchi in Russia. 

In video one can see mor, who was identified as Alina Naumova, wading through icy water in just a t-shirt while trying to save black and white spotted canine. incident took place when Naumova was walking with her three children. She fortunately even mans to rescue dog who can be seen disappearing under ice-cold water with thing but its se peeking through. 

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According to international media reports, Naumova works as a paediatrician and in video, she can be seen switching between breast-stroke and paddling to reach her drowning dog. moment she brought dog ashore several passers-by also climbed down muddy bank to offer her a helping hand. y even provided Naumova blankets and furr helped her change. 

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Leopard, puppy rescued after 7 hours

While small pup was saved from icy pond, ar video surfaced on February 23 which showed a puppy and a leopard being rescued by local forest depart from a well in Varche Tembhe vill after spending seven hours inside it. Both animals had fallen inside well after leopard chased puppy for a hunt. According to reports, despite a long duration of seven hours, canine was without any injuries. Locals in area had informed forest department who arrived at spot and started rescue operation which took around four hours.  

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18:44 IST, February 25th 2020