CCTV : Heroic Dogs: Saving a Baby from a Cobra | Philippines

When Loyalty Fights Venom: Philippine Dogs Rescue Baby from Cobra

By [Your Name] • Published June 2025

The courageous dachshunds Moxie & Miley captured in CCTV footage confronting the cobra.

The Incident That Shocked a Village

In a quiet, rural community in the Philippines—reports suggest Kidapawan City—a deadly cobra slithered through a garden fence en route to a house where a one-year-old named Skye was sleeping. With both parents at work, a babysitter looked after the child when the cobra approached the front entrance.

Security camera footage (later shared online) shows two small dachshunds—a white dog named Moxie (age 2) and a black dog named Miley (age 4)—immediately rushing toward the intruder :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}.

Watch the Heroic Moment

Here's CCTV footage showing the dogs bravely confronting the cobra:

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A Fierce Two-Minute Battle

The white dachshund Moxie attacked first, prompting the cobra to spit venom into its eyes—rendering it blind but determined. Moments later, black dachshund Miley launched in with fierce determination, biting the cobra repeatedly :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}.

After an intense, two-minute skirmish, both dogs succeeded in mortally wounding the snake, effectively preventing it from entering the home and threatening the baby :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}.

Tragic Sacrifice & Lasting Consequences

Despite their bravery, Miley succumbed to multiple cobra bites and died shortly after :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}. Moxie survived the attack, but lost its vision due to venom exposure :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}.

Owner Jaime Selim, upon reviewing the footage, reflected:

“We were shocked but also so proud of the dogs… I can’t thank my dogs enough for protecting my baby Skye.” :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}

The heroic dogs not only saved the child’s life but etched their names as legends in the family’s history.

Covers & Reaction

• News Pindula provided detailed accounts and embedded the video :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}.
• Other media like GodTube and Country Rebel highlighted the emotional aftermath :contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10}.

About Cobras and Canine Courage

Cobras are among the world’s deadliest snakes, capable of spitting venom and delivering lethal bites capable of killing humans within 30 minutes :contentReference[oaicite:11]{index=11}.

Dogs, especially those with protective instincts, can exhibit astonishing bravery. This isn’t the only Filipino canine hero:

• Yugo the Belgian Malinois in Panabo also died fending off a Samar cobra from his household :contentReference[oaicite:12]{index=12}.
• Kabang, the aspin crossbreed who saved two girls from a motorcycle accident in Zamboanga, lost her snout yet lived to see her legacy immortalized with a statue :contentReference[oaicite:13]{index=13}.

Lessons Learned

1. Install snake-proof fences – especially in snake-prone regions.
2. Train pets as protectors—canines can be taught to detect and deter wildlife.
3. Never underestimate their instinctual bravery—these dogs gave their lives to safeguard theirs.
4. Act quickly if bitten—cobra bites require immediate medical intervention.

FAQs

Was the baby harmed?

No—the dogs prevented the snake from reaching the baby by confronting it directly.

Did the surviving dog recover?

Yes, but loss of vision may have reduced its quality of life.

Are cobras common in the Philippines?

Yes—especially species like the Philippine cobra and Samar cobra, which are potentially deadly.

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