Video of Hamdan rescuing Oryx trapped in plastic net goes viral
Dubai Crown Prince’s one-minute clip receives 190,732 views in just an hour
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An Arabian Oryx, which got its antlers tangled in a construction net, became a social media sensation after Shaikh Hamdan Bin Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Dubai Crown Prince and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council, came to its rescue.
Shaikh Hamdan posted a one-minute video of the rescue in his official Instagram handle @faz3. The video was posted with the caption: ‘All good to go for this Oryx! Mission accomplished’. It received 190,732 views in just an hour. The video shows Shaikh Hamdan tranquilising the animal and with the help of a few people and cutting the Oryx free from the mesh of net and plastic, which was covering its eyes. After regaining consciousness, the animal is seen running towards the rest of the herd.
High praise
Social media users heaped praise on Shaikh Hamdan for his gesture.
@ann._varghese said: “Poor Oryx it would have been so hard for it to move around. Good you helped, thank you guys for showing kindness to that Oryx.”
@jjaz01 said: “That was a pretty good shot. I am sure the Oryx is very thankful. Great team effort.”
@m_vesna_ posted: “You really love animals and help them whenever they are in trouble. It’s noble of you.” ■