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Hero Golden Retriever Saves 4 Year Old Boy From Menacing Black Bear

Hero Golden Retriever Saves 4 Year Old Boy From Menacing Black Bear Who is the goodest boy? Golden Retriever Saves 4 Year Old Boy A furry superhero became a true…

Golden Retriever Saves 4 Year Old Boy

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Hero Golden Retriever Saves 4 Year Old Boy From Menacing Black Bear

Who is the goodest boy? Golden Retriever Saves 4 Year Old Boy

A furry superhero became a true guardian angel for a 4-year-old boy named Gavin. Gavin found himself face-to-face with a curious black bear in his backyard in Connecticut.

And the incident unfolded like a scene from a Hollywood movie, with the pup taking center stage as the ultimate protector.

A Beary Close Call:

Picture this: a sunny afternoon, a backyard filled with toys, and an adventurous young boy  determined to collect his treasures. As he blissfully picked up his toys, a wandering black bear suddenly made an unexpected entrance. It turned playtime into a potential moment of danger.

Retriever to the Rescue! 

But wait, enter, Jake, golden retriever extraordinaire! The 8 year old rover's inner superhero emerged. Jake sprang into action, charging towards the bear.

A Barking Standoff! 

The scene turned into an epic showdown between canine courage and curious wildlife. The dog's barks echoed through the yard and his fearless charge sent a clear message to the bewildered bear: "Beat it, nerd!"

Chase Me if You Can

The bear, perhaps realizing it had underestimated the pint-sized powerhouse, turned tail. Jake's pursuit was relentless.

 Unlikely Guardian Angel

Little did the four year old know that his loyal four-legged friend had transformed into a guardian angel. Jake was ready to lay down his life to ensure the kid's safety.

Lessons from a Furry Hero

This is just a reminder that heroes come in all shapes and sizes, sometimes wearing fur and wagging tails. Total MVP right there.

Check out this surveillance video captured by Gavin's dad, Gregory, August 5 in Sherman, Connecticut.

"Our son was not attacked, but we feel having our dog around protected him from a potential incident," Gregory told Storyful.com