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Hero Rabbit Saves Family from Thanksgiving House Fire

12/3/2025

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In DeKalb County, Georgia, a family escaped a house fire thanks to their pet rabbit Coco.
The fire started in the backyard from an improperly extinguished warming fire after Thanksgiving.
Coco thumped in his cage, waking Erlene Rivera and prompting evacuation.
The family evacuated unharmed and retrieved their Christmas presents.
The house sustained significant damage, and Erlene Rivera credited Coco's alertness with preventing a more catastrophic outcome.

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Story summary

In DeKalb County, Georgia, a family escaped a house fire thanks to their pet rabbit Coco.
The fire started in the backyard from an improperly extinguished warming fire after Thanksgiving.
Coco thumped in his cage, waking Erlene Rivera and prompting evacuation.
The family evacuated unharmed and retrieved their Christmas presents.
The house sustained significant damage, and Erlene Rivera credited Coco's alertness with preventing a more catastrophic outcome.