Father shields child from vicious dog attack caught on camera

A viral video on social media shows a father bravely protecting his one year old child from a vicious dog attack in a store in Zhaokua, Hunan Province, China. The incident occurred during lunchtime, and the courageous father’s quick reaction saved his child from potential harm.

The footage from a closed-circuit camera captured the events on a recent lunchtime. A black dog, seemingly appearing out of nowhere, lunged towards the sleeping toddler, baring its teeth to bite. The father immediately took action, putting himself between the dog and his infant child.

In an instant, the father grabbed the dog’s leg and pulled it away from the scene, all while shielding his young child. With his one arm visibly injured, the concerned father quickly returned to his crying son. He carefully picked up the child and rushed outside to seek help.

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