Two women named Mindy and Danica were driving past a sewage canal in Fresno, California, when the sight of a distressed Pit Bull forced them to pull over.

The abandoned Pit Bull was miserably stranded in the canal, and stood frozen in fear as she struggled to balance herself in the murky water. The canal wall was way too steep for the poor pooch to climb back up.

As Mindy and Danica were ill-equipped to rescue the Pit Bull on their own, they desperately started reaching out to other travelers for help.

Gradually, a few more dog lovers stopped to look into the situation. After some quick thinking, they decided to use their belts and dog leashes to fashion a rope.

Soon, one of the men grabbed the rope to hop down the steep wall, while the others banded together and held the other end of the rope for support.

The Pit Bull’s terrified face lit up in relief as she endearingly snuggled up to the man who scaled down to get her.

With comforting assurances, the man gently helped her overcome her fear of climbing the wall. He cautiously pushed her upward till she safely reached the top where the mini-passerby-rescue-team was anxiously waiting for her!

The video below not only documents this brilliant rescue, but also follows this grateful Pit Bull’s extraordinary journey into her forever home.

This bright-eyed girl has now been named Bella, and she is one of the most loving and affectionate dogs one could ever wish for. What a victory!

We thank the amazing Good Samaritans who went out of their way to get Bella out of her wretched plight!

Click the video below to watch Bella’s incredible rescue from the filthy canal and her fateful ride into her forever home.

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