On the fourteenth of October, the video of a dog street at the top of the Great Giza Pyramid surprised the public, grabbing headlines and generating all kinds of global reactions. The images were captured by paramotorist Marshall Mosher and showed the dog at the top of the pyramid, from where he observed the area and barked at the birds. The paramotor pilot declared to the cnn later that “I never thought I would see something like this, much less a dog going up and down the pyramid without help.”
At 146 meters high and approximately 4,500 years old, the pyramidal necropolis of Khufu is the largest and oldest of the three pyramids of Gizaand is considered one of the wonders of the ancient world. Its structure, built from blocks of limestone and granite, is steep and challenging even for experienced human climbers.
Mosher, concerned about how the dog, who belongs to an Egyptian street population popularly known as trivialhe could have gone up and if he was trapped at the top of the structure, He returned the next day to verify that the animal had gone down of the colossal pyramid.
Named Boka by users
The images of the dog at the top of the pyramid, which users of the social networks baptized as Boka, they went viral in a sudden way and sparked numerous theories on the networks. Some users saw in the scene a symbolic relationship with the figure of Anubis, the Egyptian god represented with the head of a canid and who symbolized the connection between the world of the living and the world of the dead. Others simply They wondered how a dog could reach and descend the pyramid without apparent difficulty.and.
However, This phenomenon has also opened a debate on the living conditions of the animals strays in Egypta country with more than 15 million dogs in this situation. The majority live in difficult conditions, so their situation has become a health challenge and animal welfare that has attracted the attention of both citizens and advocacy organizations. animal protection local and foreign.
Initiatives of the authorities
The uproar caused by Boka’s video has led the Egyptian government to announce a new initiative in collaboration with the Ministry of Tourism and the Ministry of Agriculture. The campaign aims to improve the conditions of stray dogs in the pyramids area and provide veterinary assistance to the horses and camels that are used to transport tourists.
Marshall Mosher joined the voices calling for more protection measures for these animals and noted that “witnessing something so unusual is a reminder that all living beings need care and respect, regardless of their environment.”
The Egyptian Society for Mercy on Animals (ESMA)
The organization ESMA (Egyptian Society for Mercy to Animals) has played an active role in protecting stray animals and promoting ethical treatment. Founded in 2007, ESMA has a shelter near the step pyramid of Djoser, in Saqqara, where it houses and cares for more than 1,350 rescued dogs and 638 cats. In addition, it is the organization responsible for carrying out sterilization and vaccination campaigns in tourist areas, such as the Giza Plateau.
In statements through her social networks, Mona Khalil, founder of ESMA, emphasized the importance of this government initiative, but also underlined the need for continuous and constant support. “While this measure is a good first step, the welfare of animals in Egypt requires sustained commitment and resources to achieve change significant,” said Khalil.
The organization also calls on citizens and tourists to collaborate in their mission, through donations or adopting dogs who need a home. Through its campaigns, ESMA seeks to raise awareness about the humane treatment of stray dogs and reinforce the importance of a safe and healthy environment for all animals in Egypt.
Marshall Mosher’s Commitment
Given the relevance of his adventure and the social response, the paramotorist wanted to take advantage of the unexpected focus on himself to actively participate with dog shelters. trivial from the African country, as revealed by the videos on their social networks. “I never would have imagined I could help in so many ways when I filmed a dog on top of a pyramid.”
He goes further, and assures that he has been preparing everything to return to the Giza plateau in search of the mysterious dog, and adopt him permanently. “He obviously likes heights so, who knows, maybe he’ll want to learn to paraglide with me and see his home from the sky.”
