Young Hero Boy Shields A Birthing Cat From A Raging Typhoon!

“Out of the mouths of babes,” the saying goes, and in this situation, it couldn’t be more true. Children have a way of showing us what human nature should be, and we’ve forgotten that in our years of bitterness and resentment in our adulthood. Even with the crashing forces of nature threatening his own life, this child went out of his way to take care of a stray who needed it.

Manila Bay is known for having typhoons when the seasons change, and that can bring death and destruction to the lives of those who live along the shore.

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But this little boy didn’t seem to care about his own well-being when he spotted a cat giving birth to its young right on the harbor.

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It would be easy enough for the rains or a strong wave to wash the feline family away, but the little boy took measures into his own hands by grabbing a large plastic sheet and sheltering the poor cat as it continued to give birth.

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The entire scene was captured by a photographer, Linus Escandor, though the name of the boy is still unknown. The feline family was soon taken in by a local animal welfare group where they could receive treatment, shelter and food.

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Thanks to the actions of one young child, they were able to get a chance at survival that they wouldn’t have found on their own. Against all odds, and with their young helper, these grateful cats can go on to live full lives. Share this beautiful story with your friends too.

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