Dog chases ambulance carrying owner in Brazil

TAGUATINGA, Brazil, Dec. 24 (UPI) -- A Brazilian emergency responder captured video of a loyal dog chasing the ambulance that was taking his owner to the hospital.

Celiomar Ferreira do Couto, 42, an emergency responder in Taguatinga, said he took video of the dog chasing the ambulance after the canine's owner suffered a seizure.

He told Brazilian news outlet Globo the dog's actions show "the love the animal has for the owner."

Thew ambulance pulled over after a few moments and allowed the dog to join its owner, who do Couto said was conscious and aware of the canine's presence.