Brave Dog Fights Off Thieves to Protect Owner

A fearless dog sprang into action to defend a man being assaulted by three attackers in the middle of the street.

The trio arrived on a motorbike, ambushed the victim, and knocked him to the ground before attempting to rob him of his possessions.

At first, the loyal canine was seen calmly sitting on the pavement just a few feet away from the unfolding attack.

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The victim’s partner, witnessing the brutal scene, began screaming in distress, catching the dog’s attention.

Sensing danger, the pooch wasted no time in charging at the criminals, barking ferociously as it confronted them head-on.

The sudden interference sent the muggers into a panic, forcing them to abandon their plan.

Two of the attackers scrambled to climb onto the back of the motorbike in a desperate attempt to escape. However, the dog and the victim weren’t about to let them get away so easily.

They took off in pursuit, preventing the suspects from safely hopping onto the fleeing bike.

With no other option, the assailants abandoned their getaway plan and bolted on foot, disappearing into the streets as the man and his four-legged protector eventually halted their chase.

The pair then returned to the spot where the robbery had taken place.

The dramatic incident unfolded in Guayaquil, a major port city in Ecuador, located southwest of the capital, Quito.

The dog’s fearless actions quickly earned admiration from locals, with many taking to social media to sing its praises.

One person remarked, “I hope the dog got a nice bowl of food.

Why didn’t anyone else step in to help?” Another, named Tom, added, “That little pooch is worth more than the president we have.”

Meanwhile, Jorge chimed in with a suggestion: “Give that brave dog a nice roast chicken.”

It remains unclear whether the thieves managed to make off with any of the victim’s belongings. Authorities have confirmed that an investigation into the incident is ongoing.

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