Dolphins are intelligent and inquisitive mammals that have often been credited with coming to the aid of humans and animals in times of trouble. They are known to be fun-loving, but can also be protective and unpredictable.
There are many stories about dolphins riding ships out of stormy waters or defending humans from sharks.
Dolphins save terrified little dog from drowning in Florida canal
This dolphin rescue involves a small cinnamon-brown terrier that fell unnoticed into the rough waters of a channel off Marco Island, Florida.
The little dog had to fight to stay afloat when he was spotted by a pod of dolphins.
Dolphins save terrified little dog from drowning in Florida canal
The dolphins swam up to the terrified dog and started circling him and making a lot of noise. The ruckus caught the attention of some people nearby who went to the edge of the canal to see what was happening.
Luckily, they saw the little dog floating helplessly in the water with the dolphins circling him.
One of the dolphins was seen nudging the exhausted dog with its nose to help it stay on the surface of the water and another dolphin was seen getting under the dolphin to help it stay afloat. flow.
The dolphins seemed to sense what they needed to do to help keep the dog alive and also get the attention of people who could help save the dog from deep waters.
Dolphins save terrified little dog from drowning in Florida canal
Passers-by quickly called the fire department. Arriving firefighters rushed to rescue the helpless little dog from the rough waters that were sure to drown him. Firefighters provided first aid and estimated that the poor little girl had been in the water for 15 long hours.
The lucky dog certainly owes his life to the group of dolphins who came to his rescue and had the intelligence to ask for help. Not to mention the brave firefighters who rushed to save him.
