Thanks to the Internet, it has never been easier to preserve the most important moments
of our lives and share them with others.
With millions of videos captured every day, there are
bound to be some that are truly surprising, heartwarming, or just plain incredible.
Today, we’re looking at 7 amazing moments that were caught on camera.
Roadside Rescue
Is there anything more helpless than a kitten?
How about a kitten stranded in the middle of a busy road?
On August 29, 2019, a motorcyclist named Quentin Leroy was riding along a highway in Mons,
Belgium when he spotted a tiny orange kitten laying in the middle of the road.
‘’NO!’’
Knowing there were cars coming, Quentin quickly parks his bike off the side of the road and
rushes toward the frightened feline.
Another man who also spotted the animal leaves his car and joins Quentin in waving their
arms to alert oncoming drivers.
Quentin and the other man both check the kitty for injuries, though luckily, she appears
completely unharmed.
To make sure she stays out of trouble, the second man agrees to take the animal to a
shelter, as Quentin cannot transport her safely on his bike.
The lucky kitten, who was only weeks old, was later named Silky and put up for adoption
by CatRescue in Brussels.
Sharing and Caring
Even one small act of kindness can sometimes lead to extraordinary things.
On August 21, 2016, eight-year-old Ella Scott and her father Eddie were having lunch in
Lallapalooza, a restaurant in Monterey, California.
While they were dining, Ella looked out the window and spotted a homeless man sitting outside.
The young girl knew she had to help.
After some encouraging words from her father, Ella heads outside with her plate of steak
and potatoes and offers it to the man.
‘’This is my girl right here.’’
‘’I love her to bits.’’
‘’She is the best.’’
‘’This is my girl.’’
‘’He’s like, oh my God, are you kidding me?
I just got steak and potatoes.’’
‘’Good job, Ella!’’
‘’Ella… you’re amazing.’’
The man, named David, accepts the kind offer.
Her proud father, who filmed the moment, later uploaded the video to Facebook where it quickly
went viral, eventually reaching across the country to a woman named Roseanne in Philadelphia.
As it turns out, she is David’s worried sister.
62-year-old David Salkowski, a veteran suffering from PTSD, had gone missing six months earlier,
and his sister had not heard from or seen him, until the video was widely shared.
After receiving the message from Roseanne, Eddie posted a plea on Facebook to help find
David and reconnect the siblings.
It goes to show how a little charity can go a long way.
A Loyal Companion
Service dogs are specially-trained to help disabled people in their day to day lives,
and like any other dog, their bond with their owners runs deep.
A service dog named Moxie’s love for her owner Katie Harris was on full display when
the two were Face Timing back on June 22, 2019.
Upon seeing her owner’s face, Moxie begins to lick and paw at the screen with excitement.
Katie, who suffers from a connective tissue disease known as Ehlers-Danlos syndrome and
who often needs help picking up items, was away from Moxie for twelve days while she
was in the hospital for surgery to alleviate her symptoms.
This is the moment the pair were finally reunited, on June 24th.
Katie has credited the pup for improving her life, even going so far as to say Moxie has
saved her.
The pair have remained together ever since, sharing their adventures on a Facebook page.
A Lucky Catch
Sometimes, people simply end up in the right place at the right time.
That was certainly the case for Feuzi Zabaat on June 27, 2019 when he spotted a toddler
about to fall out of a window of an Istanbul building.
CCTV captured the moment when the 17-year old Algerian boy approaches the building,
watching carefully before holding out his arms to catch the little girl, as she plummets
towards the sidewalk.
Feuzi stumbles, though luckily, he manages not to drop the girl, who was later identified
as 2-year-old Syrian native, Dora Muhammad.
A group of men who witnessed the catch rush towards the pair to check if Dora is okay.
Dora’s mother had reportedly had been busy in the kitchen and had not noticed the danger
her daughter was in.
Thanks to Feuzi’s quick thinking, Dora was completely unharmed and was reunited with
her family.
Her father, Yusuf Muhammad, later gave Feuzi a reward of 200 Turkish Lira, the equivalent
of around 34 USD and a lot of gratitude!
Running to the Rescue
Dog may be man’s best friend, but even our canine companions can sometimes prove to be
dangerous.
On July 21, 2019, CCTV footage captured the harrowing moment when 6-year-old Mason
Lindeman, who was playing with two neighbors outside his Conroe, Texas home was attacked
by an escaped pit bull.
The dog can be seen running up to the children and then knocking Mason to the ground after
he attempted to play with it.
Terrified, the other two children run off while Mason remains pinned down by the aggressive animal.
Thankfully, 19-year-old Grant Brown, who heard the boy’s screams from down the street,
took it upon himself to rush the scene.
He diverts the dog’s attention to himself, and the pit bull turns and chases after Grant
instead, allowing for Mason to get up and run home.
The pit bull eventually knocks Grant down on a neighbor’s lawn, but the 19-year-old
manages to get away with only a few bite injuries to his hands.
Mason, however, was treated at the hospital for a head laceration and bruises.
Grant, who had recently enlisted to the National Guard, was hailed as a hero by Mason’s mother, Jillian.
The dog was later taken by Montgomery County Animal control to be put down,
and its careless owner was cited by authorities.
Tears of Joy
Every mother would love to film their babies first word, but how about filming them hearing
your first words?
On October 14, 2017, Christy Keane captured the heartwarming moment when her infant daughter
Charly, who was born profoundly deaf - received hearing aids and heard her speak for the first time.
Though the family was told by an audiologist not to expect much of a reaction for the first
time, little Charly was almost moved to tears upon hearing her mother’s voice.
‘’Hello!’’
‘’I’ve never seen that face before.''
''Hi!’’
‘’Are you emotional?’’
You’re gonna make me cry!
‘’Hi!’’
‘’Can you see her little chin?’’
''Hi''
‘’Are you going to be emotional like your mama?’’
‘’Yeah.''
''You’re so sweet’’
‘’Yeah’’
‘’I love you’’
Though the family was initially heartbroken by Charly’s unfortunate diagnosis, they
have since put their energy into helping their daughter, by learning more about cochlear
implants and American Sign Language, as well as advocating for deaf children.
Charly, now three years old, attends a school for the deaf in Memphis, Tennessee.
A Warm Farewell
Doctor Jane Goodall is a world-renowned anthropologist and primatologist known for her studies on
chimpanzees that go back over 55 years.
Throughout her career, Goodall has helped many chimps, including a female named Wounda
who was rescued from poachers and the bushmeat trade.
In this incredible video, Goodall and her team transport Wounda on a truck and then
by boat from the Tchimpounga Chimpanzee Rehabilitation Center to Tchindzoulou Island in the Republic of Congo.
Wounda had been in Goodall’s care for a few years, and in June of 2013, was finally
strong enough the live among other chimps.
When the team reaches the island, Wounda is let out of her cage.
The chimp looks around, taking in the sights of her new lush, green home.
Then, something totally unexpected happens.
This moment was significant for Dr. Goodall, who is an expert on the complex social behaviors of chimps.
Wounda is just one of the many chimps saved by the Jane Goodall Institute.
Wounda has since thrived in her new home, even becoming the alpha in a pack of female
chimpanzees and eventually gave birth to a baby named Hope.
This incredible moment is one that Jane Goodall and her team are sure to never forget.
Which one of these videos did you find the most touching?
What’s the most heartwarming thing you’ve ever witnessed?
Tell us about it in the comments below.
And as always, thanks for watching!