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Published 16:46 IST, January 16th 2020

Dog reunites with its toy in bushfire-hit house, netizens in awe

Pictures of a dog reuniting with its toy after its home got charred by the Australian bushfires is doing rounds of the internet.The image was shared by a local.

Reported by: Riya Baibhawi
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Pictures of a dog reuniting with its toy after its home got charred by the Australian bushfires is doing rounds of the internet. The raging fires have already claimed the lives of over 25 people and destroyed over 2,000 homes.

Found it in rubble

According to international media reports, members of the Zagame family returned to check if something was left in the rubble after the bushfires annihilated the house days ago. The search operation left them disappointed but surprisingly, OJ their dog found his favourite toy in the rubble and refused to let it go. The heartwarming reunion was captured by a local who then took to Twitter to upload the pictures. Watch them here:

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OJ has captured the heart of netizens with one user calling it the best story ever. Many have also offered help to the Zagame family. 

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Updated 16:46 IST, January 16th 2020

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