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An infant puppy who survived a massive earthquake.
In September, a CBS News team was reporting the devastation from a Moroccan 6.8 magnitude earthquake, which killed nearly 3,000 people.
But near the epicenter, from within a pile of debris, the team heard faint cries. They were coming from a tiny chipmunk size little bundle of fur.
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This puppy was so young; he hadn't yet opened his eyes. His mouth was filled with dirt and he was struggling to move, searching for his missing mother.
To protect him from the hot sun, they put him into a CBS vehicle.
There, they had milk, and a Moroccan aid worker added a baby bottle, as the CBS team began feeding him.
Soon, they started a five-hour drive to Marrakech, through dangerous mountain switchbacks, and falling debris.
To keep this tiny guy safe, they swaddled him in a bath towel, inside a cardboard box, although the crew held him for much of the drive.
It was then this little puppy found a home. "I'd like to adopt him," CBS News engineer Steve Argyll said.
"I think I'll name him Popty," Steve said. "It's short for the Welsh word for microwave. My partner and I have been wanting a dog for a while, and this is the name we'd been saving."
Steve Argyll holding Popty, with the CBS news team. Photo: news.yahoo.com
When they reached Marrakech, they took Popty to a veterinarian, who found the little guy in great health. But being so young, he needed to be fed every three hours.
Steve had to return to London but the vet kindly volunteered to take care of the puppy while Steve processed the paperwork that would bring Popty to his new and loving home.
Editor's Note:
To learn more https://www.cbsnews.com/news/morocco-earthquake-puppy-rescue-atlas-mountains-cbs-news/.
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