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Watch This Anonymous Hero Saving A Bunny From Wildfire And Then Just Vanishing Into The Dark
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Watch This Anonymous Hero Saving A Bunny From Wildfire And Then Just Vanishing Into The Dark

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As Ventura County suffers from the Thomas fire that has already forced about 200,000 people to evacuate, a man braved the flames to save one more local resident – a wild bunny. Luckily, a news photographer was nearby to record the heroic act, and the emotional footage he captured is spreading on the internet, giving hope to all Californians.

After seeing the frightened animal, the unidentified man pulled over on a highway near La Conchita. He wasn’t wearing a cape, just a pair of shorts and a hoodie. As the animal darted into the flames, he battled his emotions in the face of total destruction. In a last-ditch effort, the man went all-in and after a few moments and stumbles, the bunny was safely resting in his arms.

The man declined a request for an interview and decided to remain anonymous. Whoever he is, he has been instantly added to the hero list by people on social media, claiming he has successfully restored everyone’s faith in humanity.

(h/t distractify)

The Thomas fire has already consumed 115,000 acres, forcing about 200,000 people to evacuate

Image credits: Ryan Cullom / Ventura County Fire Department photo

The devastating wildfire is also threatening all wildlife, including rabbits

Image credits: Getty Images

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And one man saw flames surrounding a frightened wild bunny

Watch the video below to see how bravely he reacted in the face of total destruction

He declined a request for an interview and decided to remain anonymous

But that didn’t stop people from adding the mysterious savior to the ranks of heroes

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Rokas Laurinavičius

Rokas Laurinavičius

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Rokas is a writer at Bored Panda with a BA in Communication. After working for a sculptor, he fell in love with visual storytelling and enjoys covering everything from TV shows (any Sopranos fans out there?) to photography. Throughout his years in Bored Panda, over 300 million people have read the posts he's written, which is probably more than he could count to.

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Rokas Laurinavičius

Rokas Laurinavičius

Author, BoredPanda staff

Rokas is a writer at Bored Panda with a BA in Communication. After working for a sculptor, he fell in love with visual storytelling and enjoys covering everything from TV shows (any Sopranos fans out there?) to photography. Throughout his years in Bored Panda, over 300 million people have read the posts he's written, which is probably more than he could count to.

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Eyeball
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

His sense of urgency and concern for the rabbit is awe inspiring. Just when I thought most people are cold and bitter, I see this and it makes me feel like everything is going to be ok.

Cesi Baca
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wild jackrabbits are as quick as lightning, so this poor thing had to be either injured, in complete shock from terror, or both to let this man take and cuddle him to safety. The mans panicking when the rabbit starts heading into the fires just got me. I hope they are both well tonight.

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Eyeball
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

His sense of urgency and concern for the rabbit is awe inspiring. Just when I thought most people are cold and bitter, I see this and it makes me feel like everything is going to be ok.

Cesi Baca
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wild jackrabbits are as quick as lightning, so this poor thing had to be either injured, in complete shock from terror, or both to let this man take and cuddle him to safety. The mans panicking when the rabbit starts heading into the fires just got me. I hope they are both well tonight.

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