Jack Russell Terrier Is Miraculously Rescued By Boaters After Floating In The Middle Of The Ocean For 3 Hours
Bruce Knecht, his wife Robin, and their friends Michael and Shawn Sahr were on their annual birthday tradition of boating along the Gulf of Mexico when they spotted something unusual. They were 5 miles out of Hernando Beach when Bruce saw what he initially thought was a buoy.
All they could see was the orange reflective vest floating in the middle of the ocean. They turned the boat instantly once they saw a pair of eyes staring back at them, thinking it was a child in need of immediate help.
Much to the couples' surprise, the buoy they spotted was actually a dog—a Jack Russell Terrier, to be specific—and it paddled faster when it saw potential help! But what was this dog doing floating in the middle of the ocean?
When the initial shock wore off, Bruce pulled the dog out of the cold saltwater. The poor dog looked so defeated and weak that it could barely lift its head.
Shawn Sahr then called the Coast Guard to report what had just happened. It turns out the Coast Guard had been searching for the dog for hours after its owner reported it missing 3 hours ago!
The owner, who had been looking for his dog for hours, welcomed them at the shore. He couldn't believe their luck that their dog, Jagermeister, was rescued despite losing faith that Jagermeister was gone forever.
The rescued dog began licking his owner's face as soon as he reached him. It was a wonderful moment that brought tears to the eyes of Jagermeister's saviors.
Jagermeister Enjoying the Warmth of the Sun After Getting Saved
From East to West, the Gulf of Mexico is 1,100 Miles Wide; North to South, It's 800 Miles Wide—It Was More Than Luck That the Dog Got Spotted in an Area That Large
The Kind Humans Who Reunited Jagermeister and His Owner: Bruce and Robin Knecht
Michael Was with Them When They First Spotted the Helpless Dog
Shawn Didn't Hesitate to Call the Coast Guard Once Jagermeister Was Safely with Them, Leading to the Heartfelt Reunion
After 3 Hours of Floating Aimlessly in the Ocean, Jagermeister Knows He's Safe—Finally
Thankfully, the Pup Was Wearing a Life Vest, Which Helped Him Stay Afloat for Hours
Still, It Was a Traumatic Experience for the Good Boy
He Is at Least Comforted by the Fact That the Four Humans Who Found Him Would Not Let Any More Harm Come to Him
At the End of His Challenging Journey, Jagermeister Is Finally Reunited with His Loving Human
You Can Watch the Full Video as Reported by Fox 13 Tampa Bay
It must have been an excruciating feeling for Jagermeister to be stranded in the middle of the ocean with no hope on his horizon. It wouldn't have been easy for a human who can fully grasp what's happening, let alone for a dog who thought he was just having a blast with his owner.
Fortunately, there is no shortage of good Samaritans—or, in this case, kindly boaters—who are willing to help anyone in need, especially a dog. If not for them, we shudder to think what could have happened to Jagermeister.
However, the couples do not want to take any credit for this touching rescue story. They all credit the owner's foresight in giving Jagermeister a life jacket and wish to remind other pet owners to ensure their companions' safety.
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