Brazil(The COW News Digital)A Brazilian man narrowly escaped serious injury after his mobile phone unexpectedly saved him during a violent dog attack in the city of Cascavel, local media reported.
The victim, identified as Reinaldo, said he was returning home from work when two dogs suddenly blocked his path. Before he could fully assess the danger, the animals lunged at him and began attacking.
According to Reinaldo, one of the dogs first targeted his neck. He managed to fend it off with his hands, but the second attack came quickly. As another dog attempted to bite his leg, its jaws clamped down on the mobile phone inside the pocket of his trousers.
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In a dramatic twist, the phone’s battery reportedly exploded inside the dog’s mouth upon impact. While the sudden blast posed its own risk, it startled the animals and prevented a potentially deeper bite. Reinaldo believes the incident may have saved him from more severe injuries.
“It was dangerous, but it saved my life,” he said, explaining that he had purchased the phone just 20 days earlier.
Authorities have not yet released further details about the dogs or their owners. It remains unclear whether the animals were strays or belonged to someone in the area. Local officials are said to be reviewing the incident.
Medical assistance was reportedly provided to Reinaldo following the attack, though his injuries were not described as life-threatening. The damaged phone, however, was completely destroyed.
Battery explosions in smartphones are rare but can occur if the device is punctured or severely damaged. Lithium-ion batteries, commonly used in mobile phones, can react violently when compromised.
The unusual sequence of events has drawn widespread attention on social media, where many users described the outcome as both alarming and miraculous. Safety experts, meanwhile, emphasized the importance of caution around unfamiliar animals and advised residents to report aggressive dogs to local authorities.
While the incident could have ended in tragedy, Reinaldo walked away with minor injuries and an extraordinary story — one in which modern technology unexpectedly became a life-saving shield.
