CNN —
Soaring high in the sky, paragliders are accustomed to enjoying fascinating aerial views of some of the world’s most famous ancient landmarks. But you don’t usually see dogs hanging over landmarks.
While flying over Egypt’s famous Great Pyramids at sunrise earlier this week, American paraglider Marshall Mosher and his fellow paragliders caught the unexpected sight of a stray dog admiring the view near the top of one of the ancient wonders. discovered.
“I noticed something moving back and forth on the top of the pyramid,” Mosher told CNN Travel. “Some people thought it was a mountain lion.”
The adventurers quickly grabbed their phones and zoomed in on the top of Khafre, the second-highest pyramid off limits to humans, and spotted several birds on the 448-foot (136-foot) peak. I found a dog that appeared to be chasing a bird. m) structure.
Mosher remembers feeling a little anxious. “Maybe he’s stuck there,” he thought. However, his worries quickly disappeared.
“You can stand up and still fall unless you find a secret portal that teleports you to the top of the pyramid,” he joked.
The next day, they flew over the pyramid again, hoping to find out if the dog was still there, but with no luck. However, a fellow adventurer captured a video of what appears to be the same dog safely descending the pyramid.
Mosher said hundreds of stray dogs roam the pyramid complex, some of which are often seen near the base, so it’s unclear whether they are the same animals. The paraglider said he is actively searching for an animal shelter in Cairo so that these stray animals can find safer and less adventurous homes.
Video of the dog quickly went viral on social media, and Mosher’s initial post received millions of views on Instagram overnight.
Mosher has been creating content for several years and has been surprised by the widespread interest in canine adventures. “I thought the opportunity to fly over the pyramids was some interesting news, but no one cared about that,” he said.
Some online commentators draw a connection between this dog and Anubis, the ancient Egyptian god of the dead, who is often depicted as a jackal-headed man.
Mosher regularly flies a paraglider over the Great Pyramids of Giza as part of an annual flying event hosted by SkyOne Egypt. This event offers a unique way to explore an iconic location.
“I can see why the dog wanted to go there. It’s definitely the best view for a street dog in Cairo that I think exists,” he said.
