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An adorable puppy found amid the devastation following the hugeTianjin explosion has become an inspiring survival tale for people in China.

The tiny mongrel has been named Shenghua, which means biochemistry, by the rescue teams who found him sniffing among the wreckage - three days after the explosion.

Two enormous chemical fireballs so big they could be seen from space, claimed at least 112 lives in the port city last week.

Chinese soldiers who examined the puppy said the creature was "miraculously unscathed".

(Image: Chinanews.com)

And the loyal little dog stays close to the soldiers who saved him and won't leave their side, reports the People's Daily.

Shenghua's heart-warming tale has attracted tens of thousands of likes and comments on social media.

Weibo user Zun Bao said: "It's a miracle that the puppy managed to survive such horrific blast.

"I hope it will find a good home."

Yang Yi Chang added: "We have been reading so many stories of death and loss, especially our young firefighters.

(Image: Chinanews.com)

"So I am glad to hear how a tiny puppy has become a story of strength and kindness in China today."

It is not known where the puppy came from or if it had an owner, according to the BBC.

And it's unclear whether the dog survived the blast or wandered into the area after the explosion.

Shenghua is thought to be still with rescue workers at the blast site.

"This is more than just any old animal story - reading it among all the doom and gloom of Tianjin literally lifted my spirits," added another.