A rat was discovered treading water in a hotel swimming pool by a guest who filmed the exhausted animal trying to stay afloat.
The animal-lover, who didn't name the hotel where they were staying, said they spotted the rodent struggling from their room.
Instead of just watching its plight or notifying staff, they decided to run downstairs, climb over the gate and saved the critter themselves.
Footage shows a rat desperately paddling in the water, but with no escape in sight. The rescuer grabs a pool skimmer and then gently fishes the rat out of the water and lowers the net onto the ground.
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