When Animal Aid Unlimited arrived to rescue Phoenix, the street dog in India was taking her last breaths.
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She had collapsed in a sewer, and even though the water was not deep, she had no strength to keep from drowning. Her snout was dipping into the water and she was in severe shock.
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They didnโt know why until they lifted her out of the water and saw that her leg was completely shattered and necrotic.
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Although Phoenixโs life looked like it was over, they set to work to save her. Not long after something miraculous happened.
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Watch Phoenixโs incredible recovery in the video below. Warning: video contains graphic imagery of Phoenixโs wounds. Viewer discretion is advised.