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Video: South African biker saves calf from drowning

by Jessica Festa (RSS feed) on Oct 24th 2011 at 3:30PM

This guy must be related to MacGyver. While participating in the qualification trials for the Amageza Run, South African motorcyclist Johan Gray didn't think twice about stopping to save a baby calf who had gotten separated from the herd and fallen into a canal. While it took him a few tries, Gray was able to use his ingenuity to save the animal and bring him home. Thankfully, he was able to record the entire experience on his helmet camcorder.

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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 5)

Nick Oct 24th 2011 3:49PM

That was awesome!

pattz Oct 24th 2011 11:07PM

That was a great thing to do.. I don't know many people who would bother. There are very nice people in this world and he is one of them.

Ann Oct 25th 2011 2:01AM

Amazing, absolutely amazing!!!!!!

Irene Oct 24th 2011 3:54PM

Johan Gray... You are truly amazing!! So good to see there are people who take the time to care for and about the helpless critters.

Brian Oct 24th 2011 5:30PM

Well in fact probably he understood that the calf was a valuable asset for some poor farmer, but thanks to him the farmer will now be able to slaughter said animal at the appropriate time and make more $

Mandy Oct 24th 2011 3:55PM

Wow, how amazing! There are people in this world that still have feelings! Great job Johan for saving that poor baby, you are a special person!

Marsha Oct 24th 2011 4:00PM

What this man did was very sweet. Hope the baby and mom found each other and all went well.

Bill Hoover Oct 24th 2011 4:23PM

There is a guy who really needs an "Attaboy". What a fine example of compassion and concern for an animal. I suspect that the Biker is a very honest and honorable person.
Hey Aussie, Well done form a Guy in America.

My Regards to You,

Bill Hoover
Las Vegas, NV

Boll Hoover Oct 24th 2011 4:31PM

You know, I made a mistake. I call this Chap from SOUTH AFRICA and AUSSIE. I'm sorry about that to both countries and to the heroic Biker.

RICK Oct 24th 2011 4:03PM

If we could all learn to treat all animals and especially people that way, life would be so much better. Johan is one of those special people who stops to help critters in need. He probably treats people the same way ... always there when someone is in need.
Cudos to you Johan.

nick Oct 24th 2011 4:42PM

Freaking awesome!!!! What a great dude to take the time and save that calf's life. Nice to know there are still some good people in the world.

Laura Oct 24th 2011 4:06PM

Johan, you are an Angel. That baby wwas very young and would have died once night came around. He was completely water-logged and waning. Thank you from all of us who love ALL animals!

Darcy Oct 24th 2011 4:08PM

Yay Johan! You're truly a compassionate person. Thank you!

Nancy Oct 24th 2011 4:09PM

White people always come to the rescue for others. Its no wonder they are GOD's true chosen ones.

Betsy Oct 24th 2011 4:17PM

How the hell do you know he was white, they never showed his face. People like you make me sick.

tammy Oct 24th 2011 4:20PM

OMG!!!! Do you realize how dumb you sound? What the hell does race have to do with someone helping others? It's ignorant people like you that take something really beautiful and twist it and destroy it!! You're a little Napolean or Hitler! Geez what a numbnut! PS: I'm white and embarrassed by you're ineptitude and lack of empathy!!!