There are few animals that are as loyal as dogs. There are numerous stories about canine companions who never leave their humans’ sides. Some dogs even have heroic moments.
This is one of those astounding stories.
A German shepherd named Heidi showed just how loyal she can be when faced with a near-death experience. Boating is a hobby for her 63-year-old Australian owner. Sadly, he overturned in Moreton Bay one morning.
Heidi was discovered swimming in the water around 6 AM by a fisherman. Heidi was surrounded by other items including a tackle box, fuel tank, and wetsuit. The fisherman immediately called for help.
They rescued Heidi from the water and taken to safety.
They pulled Heidi from the water and taken to the veterinarian to be examined. The rescue team then went in search of her owner.
Brisbane Water Police were notified of the discovery and quickly sprang into action. They initiated a rescue operation at 7.25 am that involved a helicopter, four police vessels, and a Marine Rescue team.
Heroic Heidi trod in the water for 11 hours.
Unbelievably, everyone soon realized that Heidi had treaded water for 11 hours. Additionally, rescuers found her owner clinging to the side of his boat hours after finding Heidi.
The boat had lost power the day before and had filled with water.
Incredibly, Heidi had been treading water for around 11 hours with her owner drifting in Moreton Bay for nearly 15 hours.
The Heroic dog revels in some much-needed food and rest.
Poor Heidi. What an agonizing experience that must have been for her. Of course, it must have been terrifying for her to be in the water for that long. However, rescuers may not have found her owner if she hadn’t hung on as she did.
The Brisbane Water Police posted a statement that said being prepared is imperative. “Always wear a personal flotation device and ensure that your safety equipment is checked and operational.”
Things could have turned out much worse than they did. Thanks to Heidi’s loyalty and strength as a swimmer. She is a dear friend.
Your dog may one day save your life.
Consequently, Heidi saved the life of this man, who was 63 years old. Many people who have viewed media coverage of this story have left comments sharing how their dog saved their life.
Check out the heroic video below:
Please SHARE this story on Facebook with your friends and family. Thanks to iHeardDogs.com for reporting this story. Also to Queensland Police Services for their efforts and the photos.
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