‘Hero Without Shoes’: Video Of Little Boy Rescuing His Cats During Earthquake Is Winning Hearts

A little boy’s touching act during an earthquake has captured the hearts of many online. While most people instinctively seek safety during such chaos, this brave boy focused on rescuing his beloved cats. His selfless actions amidst the unpredictable panic of the quake have resonated deeply with viewers. The sweet clip highlights the profound bond between humans and animals. The video of his rescue efforts has racked up nearly 3 million views on Instagram.

In the footage, the boy is seen hurrying inside his home, already holding one cat as he frantically rushes to save another. When his mother asks him what he is doing, he replies that there is an earthquake and he is trying to get the cats to safety. At one point, he even asks his mother to hold one of the cats. Despite not wearing shoes, the boy’s focus solely remains on the felines, showing how much they mean to him.

The caption accompanying the video reads, “When the earthquake hit, my child took the kitten away first.”

Take a look at the video here:

The little boy’s kind gesture touched hearts online, sparking a wave of lively comments as viewers applauded his selflessness. Here’s how people reacted:

One user expressed, “From one cat lover to another, you’re raising a good boy right there,” while another chime in with, “The way he snatched the cat haha baby boy knows his priorities.”

“Save all family members at once. He is a hero without shoes,” someone remarked.

Another commenter humorously noted, “Not all superheroes wear caps some superhero forget to wear the slippers as well!”

One user wrote, “He even reminded his mother to also do her catly duties besides recording ahaha.”

Another added, “At first, I didn’t even see the first cat he was already holding. Sweet child, loves his cats. They were suppose chill and obviously well cared for. I think there was no danger just taking precautions and that is why mom was filming her sweet boy,” one user shared.

The video just didn’t stay on Instagram, it also made its way on X (formerly Twitter), where it racked up over 1 lakh views and numerous heartwarming comments.

In February last year, a series of earthquakes devastated Turkey and Syria, claiming over 55,000 lives. During the rescue operations, a student in Turkey, trapped under debris, made a heartfelt request: his cat, “Strawberry,” be saved first.

Rescue teams honoured his wish, carefully pulling out the bewildered ginger-and-white cat from the rubble before helping him.