The bravery of this young man must be commended, as there are few people in the world who would ever be this selfless. You would be hard pressed to find someone with the courage to risk their own safety, just to save a lost dog in a well. While the rescue itself is certainly astonishing, so are the events that led up to it.

As the rest of the townspeople hold onto the rope, the young man slowly lowers himself down into the well, to save this pup. Would you care to see the rest of this rescue? Then be sure to watch the remainder of this clip, so that you can see what a true hero looks like.

True heroes don’t have to wear capes or fight crime in order to be terrific, heroes exist in our everyday lives and this man is a shining example of that. These heroes live right in our neighborhoods and are merely waiting for the right opportunity to showcase their skills.

Showcase this man’s heroism to your friends, family and the multitude of dog lovers in your life, so that they can also see this rescue for themselves. And take time out to share it on Facebook, with your friends on social media, too!