The simplest of gestures can sometimes make the most significant difference.
Ask Caio Giovani — and the tiny creature whose life he likely saved.
The other day, Giovani was driving a truck along an arid stretch of road in Mato Grosso, Brazil, when he was alerted to a small obstruction ahead. According to the Dodo, he stopped and took a closer look — and discovered an exhausted armadillo.
Fortunately, Giovani was kind enough to heed that call. Remembering that he had a tank of water on his truck, Giovani brought the armadillo there and opened the spigot.
Here's a video of what happened next — the thirsty animal obviously grateful to have found relief:
Giovani was looking as the armadillo basked in the refreshing stream, waiting until it seemed he'd had his fill.
After he carried the armadillo to a shadier spot, Giovani also gave him a banana just in case he was hungry.
Then the two parted ways — one whose life was restored thanks to this momentary stop and the other whose spirit was lifted having had the chance to help.
Caio Giovani
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