In Los Angeles, California, a woman bravely held on to the hood of a moving car in order to rescue her cherished French bulldog from a thief.
On January 18, an incident occurred outside of a Whole Foods supermarket where a woman came up to Ali Zacharias, who was a dog owner, and abruptly took her pet away.
The woman transported the dog, whose name was Onyx, to a white car that was being operated by another person.
Fearlessly, Zacharias was determined to prevent the thieves from escaping with Onyx. Without hesitation, she leaped onto the front of their vehicle and held on tightly as it raced through a crowded street in Los Angeles.
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Zacharias recounted his experience, stating that he was determined not to release his grip on the car. He held onto the windshield wipers as the vehicle accelerated and drove down the street, causing him to panic and fear for his life. This account was shared with CBS News.
The incident has gained widespread attention after a video emerged, capturing Zacharias clinging to the car's hood.
Zacharias recounted her experience to NBC News through a TikTok video, explaining that initially, when the person pulled on the leash, she assumed they simply wanted to allow their dog to sniff something and so she let go. However, she was taken aback when she looked up and saw a woman holding her dog and walking away with him. Determined not to let her dog be taken away, Zacharias positioned herself in front of the car and firmly stated that the woman could not leave as she had her dog. In response, the individuals in the car proceeded to drive towards her, continuing until she ended up falling onto the hood of their car. Even in this precarious position, Zacharias refused to back down, insisting that she would not leave until her dog was returned to her. Despite her efforts, the individuals ultimately drove away with her dog.
Regrettably, Zacharias' brave attempt to save his cute little dog was unsuccessful. He managed to hold on for a short distance, but the car suddenly veered, causing him to be thrown off and sustaining only minor injuries such as cuts and bruises. Unfortunately, Onyx, the dog, is still nowhere to be found.
"I feel a sense of sadness whenever I engage in any activity because I wish I could be doing it with Onyx, or that he could experience it too. For example, when I go grocery shopping, I find myself thinking that I'm not buying anything for him. It's hard to believe how fast time has flown by. It feels like this situation just occurred, and yet it's already been 10 days," she expressed.
The crime is currently being investigated by the Los Angeles Police Department, who are actively looking into it and also reviewing security footage as part of their investigation,
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