A dog in China was nearly suffocated after its leash got caught in an elevator door.

The incident that occurred in Shijiazhuang, China, was captured moment by moment by the apartment's security cameras. The footage recorded on October 14 shows moments when a dog narrowly escaped death due to its leash getting stuck in the elevator door.

In the incident, a black-and-white dog entered the elevator while its elderly owner stayed outside to grab some bags. As the man tried to get into the elevator, the doors closed. At that moment, the dog's leash and harness got caught in the door. As the elevator began to move upward, the dog was left hanging in the air. The terrified animal fell to the ground when the leash miraculously broke, escaping without serious injury.

A similar incident occurred in Brazil last year. 11-year-old Thiago Magalhães had entered the elevator with his dog Milú. As the leash got stuck in the door, the dog was being pulled towards the ceiling, but the quick thinking of the young boy prevented a tragedy. Magalhães held onto the leash, preventing his dog from choking. Although both fell, they did not suffer serious injuries.

Veterinary experts warn pet owners to be cautious when using elevators. It is recommended to keep the leash short, carry the animal if possible, and use easily detachable leashes. It is noted that such accidents frequently occur, especially in elevators with automatic doors.

After these incidents, many pet owners emphasized the need for increased safety measures in elevators. Experts continue to remind people of the important points to consider when using elevators.