In a heartwarming display of compassion, two students from St. Paul University Iloilo (SPUI) have been lauded for their brave rescue of a dog trapped in a canal at G Park, Iloilo City.

Lemuel Magrare, a 21-year-old Special Needs Education student, and Chex Quentin Pardilla, 23, a BS Biology student, were part of a group that noticed the distressed animal and wasted no time rushing to its aid.

The dog had been struggling in the water for nearly 20 minutes, weak and exhausted. Without hesitation, the two young men sprang into action, pulling the animal to safety.

Witnesses, including Renz Ejes, who documented the rescue, expressed their appreciation for the students’ swift and selfless act.

Their selfless actions have sparked a wave of admiration from animal welfare advocates, media outlets, and the local community, who see the rescue as a reminder of the power of kindness.

Magrare and Pardilla hope their story will inspire others, especially young people, to act with compassion toward all living creatures, reinforcing the importance of empathy and care in society.