Durban — A dog, believed to be a pit bull, is being hailed for stopping at least five would-be house robbers from entering a property (believed to be in Newlands West) over the weekend.
In a 17-second clip, CCTV footage from inside the property, a portion of a car parked on the property is visible.
The would-be robbers reveal themselves from behind the boundary wall. Two of them jump into the property, at the same time,the dog is seen making its way towards the wall.
One suspect runs past the dog while another is stopped in his tracks by the dog and turns back and jumps over the wall.
As the dog runs back towards the house, another robber jumps over the fence but quickly jumps back as the dog returns, chasing the first suspect that jumped in and ran past the dog. The suspect jumps over the fence.
The dog then moves towards another suspect who is visible from beyond the fence, believed to have barked at him, and then it appears as though the suspect shoots or throws something towards the dog.
Then they disappear.
According to information received by the Chatsworth Crime Watch, the incident happened on Saturday around 3pm.
Reacting to the video, this is what Facebook users said:
Prishen Naidoo said: “That last guy in white on the right, looked like he had something in his hand directed at the dog owner should have their hero checked.”
Nerusha Pillay said: “Dogs truly are a blessing, he saved his family, a hero, we all need to consider having a hero like this... Our brave fur babies.”
Sue Van Der Walt said: “That’s why never have your dog tied up.”
Prathishni Sunnylall said the dog should have bitten one of them so that they could have learnt a lesson not to go into people's properties.
Kajal Maharaj Ghurbarun said: “5 robbers, 1 dog... Well done boy. I hope the owners gave him an extra special treat. Thank God they didn't have a gun. Let’s hope they don't come back with one.”
Heinrich John Steynfaard said the incident proved that a dog will give his life to save yours.
“Love them and they will do anything for you. Even give their life.”
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