A German shepherd dog was found tiredly treading water amidst floating debris when a local fisherman noticed it. This sighting led authorities to conclude that its owner may have been somewhere in the vicinity and in need of rescue. They began a full-scale search-and-rescue mission. Thankfully, the man was saved and was reunited with his trusted canine.
According to a news release by Queensland Police, it was 6 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 20, when Heidi the dog was first spotted around a bay in Queensland, Australia. It was immediately retrieved and taken to the Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service, which advised the Brisbane Water Police of her situation.
