Published 10:38 IST, February 24th 2020

Incredible! Dog swims for 11 hours to find help after owner's boat capsizes

A heartwarming incident has surfaced on the internet which reveals that a dog swam for 11 hours to find help as its owner's boat was capsized in middle of river

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A heartwarming incident came to light in which a dog swims for 11 hours to find help as its owner's boat was capsized in middle of river. incident occurred in Queensland, Australia which shows dog's love for ir owner and ability to astonish ors. A German Shepherd named Heidi is entitled as a hero after she helped her owner out of a life-threatening situation when his boat capsized in waters off Queensland. 

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Dog swims for 11 hours 

She was spotted with boat debris by a passing fisherman in Moreton Bay. fisherman immediately informed authorities about incident and a search operation was initiated, as per reports. Queensland Police, Volunteer Marine Coast Guard and Volunteer Marine Rescue used four boats, a helicopter, and a Marine Safety jet ski to track down dog's owner. 
y finally found her owner with his capsized boat which was just 4.1 metre in size. man said that he was in water for 15 hours and his dog has been swimming for over 11 hours after sunset and in dark to find help. 

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Dog stays for owner

Similarly, a dog walker who was in his 60s was hit by a branch after a tree fell on him in Black Wood, Woolton, Liverpool on February 13. He was later rushed to hospital where he succumbed to his injuries, according to reports. But most heartwarming moment was when his dog stayed with his owner when emergency services attended scene. Merseyside Police spokesperson confirmed media that dog was on spot where incident took place and when police arrived. 

According to reports, dog's microchip helped police to identify man immediately. It is believed that branch fell on man as a result of Storm Ciara. Merseyside Police released a statement and confirmed that man was hit by a falling tree branch in Black Wood in Woolton and passed away. It ded that man in his 60s has w been identified and his next of kin have been informed. It resulted in ro closures in area.

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10:38 IST, February 24th 2020