The internet is a cave of strange and unexpected stories which give readers extraordinary thrill upon reading. These bizarre stories spread like wildfire online because of the marks they leave on their readers.
One of them is this viral story of a baby who was found by a stray dog in a trash bin.
According to a Facebook post made by 'Willie Revillame Show', a mother abandoned her own child in the streets right after she gave birth to him. Fortunately, a stray dog found the baby and immediately brought him in front of its owner's house. The dog wisely used its mouth to gently carry the newborn child. The baby survived and is currently in a healthy condition after receiving months of medical treatment.
The Facebook post spread across the online community with its 742,000 Facebook reactions, approximately 416,000 shares, and 209,000 comments.
Netizens expressed their sympathy for the poor child who was unable to receive love from his mother. Online users also lambasted the infant's mother for being irresponsible and careless. Facebook users also affirmed that dogs are the most compassionate of the domesticated animals because they have this kind of special sensitivity towards humans.
This particular story inspired many people especially when it comes to handling their child. The story touched the hearts of many people all around the world.
However, there are various articles claiming that this particular story is a hoax. Numerous Facebook pages cited online sources which debunked the story. Buzzfeed.com even wrote an article in 2016 that revealed it as a hoax.
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Some sources claimed it came from Kenya, some from Brazil, others from India, or Saudi Arabia and many others. Unfortunately, it is too hard to trace its true origin since so many alterations have been made to the picture.
What do you think about this story? Do you think you can still learn something from it, despite it being a hoax? Share your thoughts in the comments section!
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