'Hero' Family Dog Saves Daughter's Life after Father

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In a heartwarming incident, Beauty, a Black labrador, has managed to save her little owner, Lily Bellamy

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Lily who has been battling leukemia for a year now, was unable to meet her friends which led to her spiking depression

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Moreover the powerful medicines also caused her to have outbursts of anger and sadness every now and then which was detrimental to her health

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And while every trial of making the little girl happy seemed to be failing, entered Beauty

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The pooch had been adopted by the family just two months prior to the fateful declaration of their daughter's health condition

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However unlike anyone, Beauty somehow managed to make little Lily happier and calmer

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"When I was ill, I wasn't able to see any of my friends for 12 months, so she was my best friend throughout my treatment" stated Lily

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Not only this, but coincidentally Beauty even managed to save the life of Lily's father, Wayne when on a walk

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Having faced a sudden severe epileptic seizure, Wayne had fallen face down into deep waters in a flodded nature reserve

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Without wasting any time, Beauty immediately dived into the water, burrowing under the now unconscious man and keeping him afloat until further help arrived

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Marking the bravery of the beautiful Black labrador, she was accorded as the 'Hero' and even received recognition at the Crufts 2023

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This story is a perfect example of how "A dog is a man's best friend"

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