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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