Man’s Split-Second Decision Saves Blind Dog From Drowning In Pool

In Goiânia, the capital of Goiás state in Brazil, an ordinary afternoon turned into a dramatic rescue that captured hearts online. Vinicius Orlando da Silva, a 38-year-old pool attendant, noticed something was wrong when Choquito, a blind dog who usually greeted him at the gate, didn’t appear. Moments later, he discovered the dog struggling at the bottom of a residential swimming pool.

Without hesitation, Vinicius jumped in, pulling Choquito from the water. The dog wasn’t breathing, but Vinicius didn’t waste a second — he began performing CPR until, against the odds, Choquito took a breath and came back to life. The emotional rescue, captured on video, quickly spread online, a reminder that sometimes heroism shows up in the smallest, most unexpected acts.

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Meet Vinicius and Choquito, a devoted pool attendant and a blind dog whose daily routine made them inseparable

Man’s Split-Second Decision Saves Blind Dog From Drowning In Pool

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That afternoon, something felt off when Choquito didn’t come to greet Vinicius at the gate as he always did

Man’s Split-Second Decision Saves Blind Dog From Drowning In Pool

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Man’s Split-Second Decision Saves Blind Dog From Drowning In Pool

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Following the sound of bubbling water, Vinicius discovered Choquito struggling under the pool cover

Man’s Split-Second Decision Saves Blind Dog From Drowning In Pool

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“I’ve been cleaning the pool at that house for over three years, so I knew Choquito’s routine well,” Vinicius shared with Bored Panda. “Every time I arrived, he would come to the gate, barking and playing. But that day he didn’t show up. I found it strange, so I went through the side gate that leads to the pool. As I got closer, I heard the sound of bubbling water. I ran to the pool, saw the wet cover, and realized Choquito was at the bottom, drowning. I quickly pulled the cover and confirmed he was there.”

Man’s Split-Second Decision Saves Blind Dog From Drowning In Pool

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Man’s Split-Second Decision Saves Blind Dog From Drowning In Pool

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Without hesitation, he jumped into the pool and pulled the unconscious dog out

Man’s Split-Second Decision Saves Blind Dog From Drowning In Pool

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“My first thought was to get him out of the water as fast as possible. I pulled the cover, jumped into the pool, and grabbed him. I took my phone out of my pocket and immediately started giving chest compressions. I knew I couldn’t waste any time.”

Man’s Split-Second Decision Saves Blind Dog From Drowning In Pool

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Man’s Split-Second Decision Saves Blind Dog From Drowning In Pool

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Choquito wasn’t breathing, so Vinicius immediately began performing CPR right there in the water

Man’s Split-Second Decision Saves Blind Dog From Drowning In Pool

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After tense moments, Choquito started breathing weakly, coughed, and slowly came back to life

Man’s Split-Second Decision Saves Blind Dog From Drowning In Pool

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“He was unconscious, not breathing, but he showed signs that he was still alive. I performed CPR, and suddenly he started to come back. First he breathed weakly, then he coughed, and then he jumped, as if fully revived. It all happened very quickly. I kept massaging and called his other guardian, Danilo, who arrived running. We rushed Choquito to the vet right away. There he went through all the necessary exams and, thank God, he had no aftereffects.”

Man’s Split-Second Decision Saves Blind Dog From Drowning In Pool

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Man’s Split-Second Decision Saves Blind Dog From Drowning In Pool

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Vinicius called Choquito’s other guardian, Danilo, and together they hurried him to the vet

Man’s Split-Second Decision Saves Blind Dog From Drowning In Pool

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Thankfully, Choquito passed all exams with no lasting effects and returned to his playful self

Man’s Split-Second Decision Saves Blind Dog From Drowning In Pool

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For Vinicius, the overwhelming relief was a reminder that courage and compassion can save a life in an instant

Man’s Split-Second Decision Saves Blind Dog From Drowning In Pool

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“It was an overwhelming feeling of gratitude. I was so happy to have saved his life. For me, it was a true victory, because everything worked out, and now Choquito is fine. I feel deeply thankful to God and fulfilled for being part of that moment.”

People were touched online, praising Vinicius’ heroism and Choquito’s comeback

Man’s Split-Second Decision Saves Blind Dog From Drowning In Pool
Man’s Split-Second Decision Saves Blind Dog From Drowning In Pool
Man’s Split-Second Decision Saves Blind Dog From Drowning In Pool
Man’s Split-Second Decision Saves Blind Dog From Drowning In Pool
Man’s Split-Second Decision Saves Blind Dog From Drowning In Pool

You can watch the full video here

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