A man, who was left stranded after his boat lost power and took on water, has been rescued in Moreton Bay, Australia thanks to his brave and faithful friend, Heidi the German Shepherd.
After a fisherman discovered the dog swimming in the bay and surrounded by boat debris, he raised the alarm to start an emergency search for the vessel.
A rescuer quickly saved Heidi and took her to Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service, where officials notified the Brisbane Water Police of the incident. The dog was transported to a vet for medical attention, but luckily she had no injuries even after treading water for a staggering 11 hours.
Meanwhile the Brisbane Water Police, Rescue 500, Volunteer Marine Rescue and Volunteer Marine Coast Guard mounted a rescue operation for the missing boat and its skipper, immediately deploying a helicopter, four boats and a jet ski.
Three hours later, the rescue group discovered a 63-year-old man desperately hanging onto his sinking vessel close to the Brisbane boat passage. After being in the water for almost 15 hours, the skipper was retrieved and transported to a local medical facility.
If the fisherman hadn’t spotted Heidi bravely battling the water, the outcome may have been much worse.
“Thankfully there was a happy ending to this search, said Senior Sergeant of the Brisbane Water Police Jay Bairstow, “and Heidi was able to be our honorary PD for the day.”
“We would take this opportunity to remind boaties to plan for the worst when they’re out on the water,” he advised. “Always wear a personal flotation device and ensure that your safety equipment, including EPIRBs, are tested and in good order.”

A very good ending.
Incredible how every element to this story fell into place to rescue an older German Shepherd Dog hero and her owner!
Heidi saved her owner!!!!
Dogs need floatation life jackets too!
I wonder whether that man has yet learned that he should have had life jackets on both himself and his wonderful innocent dog.
Thank God for Heidi and the caring people who rescued both her and her human.
Så fint
I’m all choked up inside…my soul is truly touched. Thank you so much for such a wonderful story. In these days and age, where you hear of nothing but horrific animal abuse, this was truly needed.
Muchas gracias por devolver a Lucca a su dueño.
Muchas gracias por devolver a Lucca a su dueño.
THANK YOU — BEAUTIFUL — Thank God.
Regarde ton chien dans les yeux et tu ne pourras pas affirmer qu’il n’a pas d’âme(Victor Hugo)
Truly, a heartfelt human to animal story!
Dear Vet…most honorable & commendable.
Thank you form our hearts!
David, family & friends
Chicago
Such WONDERFUL NEWS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
moche
Wow! 👏🐕🐾
They truly are our best friends. 🐶🐕🐾❤👨
Truly mans best friend 🙏🏻🐾👍🏻❤️