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Meerut, Uttar Pradesh — A courageous act of loyalty and sacrifice unfolded in Daurala area of Meerut, where a pet dog saved the life of its owner's son by fighting off a venomous Russell Viper snake, ultimately succumbing to multiple snake bites after a 27-hour struggle for survival.

The incident took place on the intervening night of June 3–4 at the home of farmer Ajay Kumar alias Kallu, a resident of Mohalla Rampuri. According to the family, their 5-year-old American Bull dog, Mini, noticed the viper approaching the bed of Ajay’s 23-year-old son Vansh, who was sleeping in the gallery with other family members.

Mini fearlessly intercepted the snake and engaged it in a fight, sustaining 26 bites in the process. Vansh woke up to the sound of Mini's frantic barking and witnessed the dog grappling with the snake to keep it away from his bed. Though bitten repeatedly, Mini managed to push the viper away.

The family eventually captured the snake after a struggle and later released it into the nearby forest. Mini was rushed to Modipuram Veterinary Hospital and later received treatment from a Ghaziabad-based vet. Despite efforts to save her, she passed away after 27 hours.

Mini had been with the family since she was less than a month old and was considered a beloved member. Grieving her loss, the family has brought home a new pup, naming her Mini in memory of their brave dog.

Forest Department DFO Rajesh Kumar confirmed, based on photos, that the snake was a Russell Viper, a highly venomous and aggressive species found in the Sardhana range area. Its bite contains amotoxin that causes rapid blood clotting and can result in death within an hour if untreated.

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00:00A 5-year-old American bulldog named Minnie saved her owner's 23-year-old son
00:04from a deadly Russell Viper snake attack in Meirut's Dorala area on the night of June 3rd to 4th.
00:11When Minnie noticed the venomous snake approaching the sleeping young man's bed,
00:15she fearlessly attacked it, sustaining 26 snake bites during the fight.
00:21Her barking alerted the family, and she successfully kept the snake away from her owner
00:25until they could capture and release it.
00:27Despite being rushed to veterinary care, Minnie died after a 27-hour battle with the venom.
00:35The Russell Viper is an extremely dangerous species whose bite can kill within an hour if untreated.
00:41The grieving family, who had raised Minnie since she was less than a month old,
00:46honoured her memory by getting a new puppy and naming it Minnie as well.
00:50Forest officials confirmed the snake's identity and noted that Russell Vipers are commonly found in that region.
00:57The Russell Viper.
01:21The Russell Viper.
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