India, Nov. 23 -- A viral video of a dog damaging a car has unexpectedly solved a months-long mystery, after the animal was identified as Chiku - a pet missing from Goa.

Earlier this month, a video of a dog determinedly attacking a Maruti Suzuki car began to circulate online. The brown-coloured dog, with a collar around its neck, was seen working hard to tear up the front bumper of the car.

The objective of his attack became clear when he ferreted out a rat from inside the car and ran away with it.

The video sparked much amusement online, racking up millions of views across social media platforms. Some praised 'Dogesh Bhai' for saving the car owner from further damage that the rat could have caused. Others poked fun at the build qualit...