A German Shepherd surprisingly managed to tread water for at least 11 hours rescuing his owner’s life

Animals

The heroic action of a brave German Shepherd surprised everyone in Brisbane.

Due to the dog’s endeavors managing to tread water more than 11 hours, her owner was rescued.

A German Shepherd surprisingly managed to tread water for at least 11 hours rescuing his owner's life

The German Shepherd was noticed by some fishermen, who suspected something wrong, seeing the dog swimming nonstop around some floating items.

They called the Moreton Bay police department for a help, which arrived immediately.

Later a helicopter, Coast Guards and 4 police vessels joined them to undertake their rescue.

A German Shepherd surprisingly managed to tread water for at least 11 hours rescuing his owner's life

At first, they pulled out of the water the exhausted, poor dog and took her to the local vet clinic. Heidi, that was the dog’s name, fortunately had no injuries.

A few minutes later, after saving the dog, the rescue team found Heidi’s owner, as well. The old man was climbing on the sunken boat.

A German Shepherd surprisingly managed to tread water for at least 11 hours rescuing his owner's life

Later he told that his 13.5-foot vessel losing power, took on water and  began to sink.

At that very moment, he and his clever dog were separated. Since that moment Heidi was swimming 11-hours until she was noticed by the  fishmen.

A German Shepherd surprisingly managed to tread water for at least 11 hours rescuing his owner's life

Luckily, the owner was not only saved but had no injuries, as well. So, he was alive thanks to his brave and faithful dog.

Shortly after this incident, the police department released a safety reminder for all those who’re traveling offshore.

Watch, please, the below video!

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  1. Marty

    Absolutely what this amazing beautiful faithful dog did for his master !

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  2. Paul Wilson

    She was very brave and faithful to her owner. I have a 10 week old German Shepherd. Like Heidi we have a bond. When we are out for a walk and someone comes up to speak to me she puts herself between me and the person and watches that person every move. She also just let anyone pet her. She is very protective of my great granddaughter loves playing fetch with her.

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  3. Dawn

    What an awesome story about the brave dog Heidi trying to rescue his owner from the water of Brisbane was such a wonderful dog.

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  4. Deena Gasaway-Wojnarek

    What a brave, faithful and lifelong friend!!

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  5. Pamela peterson

    Now thats what you call a man’s best friend a Job well done the dog should be given a metal

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  6. jeannee

    German Shepherds will work till they drop to do what they think is their job. be it herding, tracking, protecting or saving their humans life. They are priceless.

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  7. Sallylee Cook

    The intelligence and love this beautiful dog was amazing! God bless the owner and this beautiful animal!!

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  8. Melissa Bartel

    I love dogs. So faithful

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  9. eriberta nepomuceno

    all praises and a dog medal award for him .I am a pet lover and i have german shepherd dog too,my favorite.

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  10. Lorraine Archerholmes

    Amazing……❤️

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  11. Sandra Smith Smith

    A Miracle from God,and the wonderful dog.
    Thank you for sharing this.

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  12. John Souder

    Boned German shepherds most of my life they are the best dogs ever and extremely attentive to the needs of their owners

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  13. Rose LaVigne

    How wonderful I am nearly in tears thinking about this!! WOW!!

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  14. Tammy Harlan

    What a great dog. Man’s best friend forever.

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  15. Sherree

    I cried happy tears such a beautiful dog and such unconditional love for her owner..i know that this German shepherd would never want for anything in its life because all they ask for is to be loved by us..beautiful story..i guess that why i had about 30 rescues.. in 35 years..cause they are the best animals on this earth!

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  16. ANNEMARIE

    Perfect ending to what could have been a very tragic event. Magnificent Heidi deserves the best life ever during her remaining years after her heroic effort of saving her Master. Happy life to them both.

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  17. Michael Smith

    Dogs are, and always have been humans best friends
    would defend until death.
    Humans dont deserve dogs,
    but GOD gave them to our world anyway . Humans
    who mistreat, purposely
    harm them should be taken
    out of society. Bless the world of animals! ❗ ❗ ❗ ❗

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  18. Joy

    Just another piece of proof that dogs ARE the best partners.

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