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Motorists and Motorcyclists Shield Dog From Traffic on Mexico City's Periférico

Viral TikTok footage has drawn thousands of supportive comments, highlighting the dog's safety, normal traffic flow on the Periférico.

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Overview

  • A dog escaped its owner and bolted into the central lanes of the Periférico, prompting drivers to slow down and align vehicles as a protective barrier.
  • When on-foot rescuers struggled to contain the animal, motorcyclists arrived and successfully secured the dog off the roadway.
  • The incident briefly halted traffic on one of Mexico City's busiest ring roads before speeds returned to normal by the following day.
  • The video posted by TikTok user @saulcandelario14 went viral on multiple platforms, eliciting thousands of comments praising the spontaneous rescue.
  • Authorities confirmed that the dog remains unharmed and no one was injured during the rescue operation.