Dashcam video of Malaysian motorcyclist trying to save kitten sparks widespread praise
A dashcam video from Malaysia showing a motorcyclist attempting to rescue a kitten from oncoming traffic has gone viral. The clip, posted on 27 January, drew widespread praise online, though the man later said the kitten did not survive.
MALAYSIA: A dashcam video from Malaysia showing a motorcyclist attempting to rescue a kitten from oncoming traffic has gone viral, drawing widespread praise and sympathy from social media users.
Dashcam Footage Circulates Widely Online
The clip, posted on Facebook on 27 January and later shared across multiple social media platforms, has amassed millions of views.
It shows a motorcyclist stopped at a traffic light when he noticed a small kitten running across a busy road as vehicles approached.
In the footage, the man dismounts his motorcycle and raises his hands to signal to oncoming drivers to slow down and stop.
He then picks up the kitten and returns to his motorcycle, placing the animal into a basket attached to the motorcycle.
The entire incident was captured by a dashcam in a nearby vehicle.
Praise Online, But Kitten Did Not Survive
The video’s owner praised the motorcyclist for his selfless actions and expressed hope that he would be rewarded with good fortune for trying to protect the animal.
After the clip spread widely online, the motorcyclist later commented that the kitten did not survive.
Despite the outcome, many social media users expressed gratitude toward the man for his effort, describing his actions as compassionate, while also sharing sadness over the kitten’s fate.
