Warning: The end of the video contains images that may be graphic.
This cat is the new superhero in town.
A horrifying YouTube clip from Roger Triantafilo shows his son innocently riding a bike at the end of the driveway when a vicious dog approaches from behind the boy and attacks him.
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Triantafilo's cat was nearby and rushed to protect the boy, who was ripped off his bike by the dog and bitten multiple times on the ground. The feline chased away the dog, which was significantly larger, and returned to check on injured boy.
The time-stamp on the video indicates that the attack happened Wednesday afternoon. Triantafilo could not be immediately reached for comment, but indicates in the video that the boy is okay.
UPDATE, Wed, May 14, 2014, 4 pm TMZ reports that the dog was picked up by animal control on Tuesday, and the decision has been made to euthanize the animal.
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