Loco Pilot Halts Mumbai Local Train At Kurla To Save Stray Dog On Tracks
A Mumbai local train loco pilot halted his train at Kurla railway station on Thursday night to save a stray dog that had wandered onto the tracks, while a commuter climbed down to assist in the rescue. The animal was successfully guided to safety after the train driver refused to move the train forward until the tracks were clear.
The incident occurred at a time when Mumbai was under a red alert due to heavy rainfall, causing local train services to run slower than usual.
A video of the encounter, which later circulated on social media, showed the stray dog standing directly on the tracks as the local train approached the platform. Despite repeated honking from the train's pilots in an attempt to scare the animal away, the dog remained on the tracks and did not move.
Seeing the dog in danger, a commuter on the platform climbed down onto the tracks to try and chase the animal to safety. The frightened dog appeared defensive and did not immediately respond to the rescuer's efforts.
According to passengers who witnessed the event, the motorman slowed the train down and halted it as it drew near. One commuter, who climbed down onto the tracks to help, stated that the dog was initially aggressive but the motorman kept the train slow until the dog found a way to safety.
Another witness reported that the loco pilot refused to move the train any further until the dog was safely taken off the tracks by the Good Samaritan.
Some observers who watched the video online suggested the dog's lack of reaction to the loud honking and the commotion on the platform might indicate the animal had a disability, such as being blind or deaf. They noted that the dog appeared disoriented and numb to its surroundings, which made the train driver's decision to halt the train even more crucial.
The dog was ultimately moved to safety unharmed. The video of the successful rescue has since received widespread appreciation from social media users, who praised both the commuter and the train driver for their actions.
