Florida family with Dax the missing dog, who they rescued from a lake.Photo:Leslie Acosta
Leslie Acosta
A relaxing visit to the lake became an intense day for a family in Florida.
“It was exhilarating and exciting,” Acosta told the outlet. “I mean, yeah, we got some action on a Sunday. We got to do a littleBaywatchrescue mission.”
The hero of the rescue was Irving Colon, who drove out a jon boat — typically used for fishing — to where the dog was swimming after attempts to reach the canine with a canoe failed.
“I have a dog, so I definitely wouldn’t want that to happen to my dog,” Colon told Fox 35. “And if anybody would see my dog or any dog, I am hoping they would do the same thing.”
Florida family rescues dog from lake.Leslie Acosta
Acosta, Colon, and their crew of animal rescuers later learned the dog was named Dax, and he was missing from his home. The 5-year-old shepherd/Lab mix had escaped from his owners 12 hours prior and somehow ended up in the middle of the lake. Dax’s family explained to Fox 35that their fence had broken, and “Dax’s adventurous spirit got the better of him.”
“Luckily for our family, there were people kind enough to go above and beyond in assisting his return home,” the dog’s owners added. “We’re incredibly grateful for the individuals who pulled him out of the lake! Not to mention the extra time they put in afterward to care for him.”
Dax returned home uninjured, aside from some soreness, from his lake escapade. His family said that Dax is in good spirits, and they are, too, thanks to the kind actions of the dog’s rescuers.
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According to the owner ofHounds Town Metro Detroit— a doggy daycare and boarding facility in Troy, Michigan, that Aries frequently visits — the canine traveled over one mile from the accident site to the daycare.
Initially, Ogden thought it might be a stray dog looking to say hello — but as he got closer, he recognized Aries immediately.
“I was like, ‘Oh, that looks like Aries.’ And then she walks closer, and I’m like, ‘That is Aries!'” he says.
“She’s a frickin’ smart smart pup. She just knew where her safe place was after being so panicked from the car accident,” Ogden added.
source: people.com
