Courageous man saves a pigeon from drowning in Sur Sagar Lake in the western Indian city of Vadodara.

Visuals show the injured bird trying hard to stay afloat but slowly sinking beneath the water's surface. Upon hearing the bird's cry, the rescuer plunged into the lake to save the bird, where he scooped the pigeon and swam back to the shore.

The bird was later taken to the veterinary for medical treatment.

According to local reports, the incident took place on Tuesday (January 14).

Generous act showcased a man who saved a pigeon that fell into a lake in Gujarat.

According to reports, the incident took place on January 14 in Sur Sagar lake, Vadodara.

Visuals show an injured pigeon trying hard to stay afloat but slowly sinking beneath the water surface.

Upon hearing the bird's cry, a man from the nearby vicinity came to its rescue.

The rescuer plunged into the lake to save the bird, where he scooped the pigeon and swam back to the shore.

The bird was later taken to the veterinary for medical treatment.