India, March 3 -- In a world where kindness often seems rare, a heartwarming act of compassion has restored faith in humanity. A man went above and beyond to rescue a helpless cow trapped in a filthy drainage, winning the internet's admiration. The incident, captured in a video, has gone viral, with many calling it a moment where "humanity peaked." However HT.com could not independently verify the date and location of the incident.

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The footage shows the man, assisted by a few others, trying to help the distressed cow struggling to escape the deep, narrow drain. A rope was tied around the animal's neck to aid its rescue, but multiple ...