Mel the Shih Tzu was playing on the 9th floor balcony of her home in Ribeirao Preto, Brazil, when she climbed onto the railing and could not get down.

A be up to the ground would surely be the death of her. However luckily, a passerby with a keen feeling happened to be there at the perfect time.

Joao Augusto listened to barking and also looked up to see the dog. He realized the unsafe situation and recognized he had to assist.

He yelled to the structure caretaker, Paulo Narciso, to get a towel or sheet so they might catch Mel. Yet there wouldn’t be time for that.

The dog slid and began the 100ft fall to the ground. Joao Augusto readied and also placed himself as well as he could and had the ability to break her fall saving the dog’s life.

Mel recalls at him for a second to say thanks before walking away unharmed. What a close call!