Man paragliding over the Pyramids of Giza spots an unlikely creature chilling at the top

The resilience and bravery of street dogs navigating the adversities of urban environments has always surprised folks. Turns out, they are now lodging milestones of their own. The internet lit up when an adventure junkie, Marshall Mosher (@marshallmosher), shared rediscovered footage of a dog exploring the top of the Great Pyramid of Giza in Egypt. 

Originally shared by a tourist, Alex Lang (@alexlang14), in a now-removed post, the video captured an aerial view of a random street dog frolicking the 455-foot tomb, once named the tallest human-built structure, as reported by The Sun. The man was paragliding over the serene Egyptian pyramids when he spotted the animal chilling at the very top. In a classic street dog move, the animal barked at birds from the summit. According to Newsweek, Lang had participated in the SkyOne Egypt Gate 6 paramotoring event in October 2024 when the rare sight caught his attention. 

Lang managed to record the same and shared it on the internet for the world to see. "It wasn't something I expected to see at all. I just saw some movement, and when I looked closer, I realized it was a dog—barking and chasing birds from the very top of the pyramid,” he recalled. Unsurprisingly, the video went viral as millions were intrigued by the dog’s fearless adventure. One of them was Mosher who headed off to the pyramids for a live glimpse of the high-living dog. His video also went viral, grabbing headlines. “It was incredible flying over the Great Pyramids with some of the best pilots from around the world with the @skyone.egy team, but the most unexpected moment? A dog running back and forth on top of the second tallest pyramid!” he wrote in the caption. 

Netizens were elated that he had found the dog and reveled at his mighty feats soaring the Egyptian sky. “Soooo awesome! I was just there last week and wish I had seen you guys and that amazing dog! There are so many dogs around that area…I hope he is ok! Love the video. Thanks for sharing!” wrote a person (@life_with_the_twins). Meanwhile, most were concerned whether the dog has found a forever home. A netizen (@simone_dolzan) inquired, “Did you find adoption for him?” while others worried out loud if it is able to find sufficient food and water to live off.

The population of street dogs has increased over the years, especially in developing countries. Groups of free-ranging dogs roaming the streets of South Asian nations like India, Nepal, and Eastern European countries is a common sight. However, the governments are launching initiatives to help these pups find homes or transport them to protected shelters. 

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