JAKARTA - A Brazilian horse nicknamed Caramelo by social media users attracted the world's attention because it was stranded on the roof of housing in southern Brazil, the location of the flash flood.

The brown horse has stood on two slippery asbestos narrow paths for days in Canoas, a city in the metropolitan area of Porto Alegre, one of the areas most affected by the flood.

We found the animal in a weak state, Cap. Tiago Franco, a firefighter from Sao Paulo, reported by CBS News, Saturday, May 11.

We tried to approach it in a calm way.

Firefighters and veterinarians climbed to the roof, most of which were submerged, anesthetized and paralyzed the horse and then lay it on the raft

The operation involved four rubber boats and four support ships, along with firefighters, soldiers and other volunteers.

The rescue was broadcast live on the television network that recorded it from their helicopter. Social media influencer Felipe Neto sent the latest news to nearly 17 million of his followers on X as the rescue was underway. After that, he offered to adopt it.

"Caramelo, Brazil loves you! Oh my God, how happy," he wrote.

President Luiz Inbowo's wife Lula da Silva, Janja, uploaded a video of herself sharing good news with the Brazilian leader, and whispering to her ear at the official event. She smiled, gave a thumbs up and hugged her.

Rio Grande do Sul Governor Eduardo Leite also celebrated the save, posting on X: "All life is important, we stand firm!"


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