The boat was moving on the river when the passengers noticed that a very large tree was drifting on the water. The scene was nothing special for this area surrounded by trees. It was the presence of a dog, clinging to the trunk, which alerted the people on board.
Stuck in the middle of the river
Literally trapped in the middle of the river, the dog had no way of reaching the shore, says The Dodo. The boat was therefore the only chance for the animal to escape unscathed.
The passengers filmed the rescue, which was perfectly carried out by a very dedicated crew.
A tightrope walker's act
The images of the dog balancing on the tree trunk are impressive. At the same time, members of the crew threw a rope towards the tree to try to bring it closer to the boat, and thus transfer the animal to a safe place. Panic sets in for the dog, supported at a distance by the compassionate passengers.
General relief
The crew achieved their goal and the dog was able to be transported onto the boat, cheered by the passengers who were relieved to finally see him safe. The one who was actually a dog was named Yara. Patrick Nascimentoa member of the crew, affirmed the latest news that she “was doing well”adding: “She has already taken her medication and is being monitored by the veterinarian.” In continuation of his rescue, Yara was adopted by a very attentive woman.
How to save a dog from drowning?
Being faced with a dog on the verge of drowning is an anxiety-provoking situation. Here's how to keep the dog safe, as well as yours:
- Do not dive first and try to bring the dog back on board with a buoy or even a rope
- If you have to dive into the water, approach the dog from behind so as not to frighten it and adopt a reassuring tone of voice.
- Take the dog out carefully by lifting its head
- Position him in a side safety position to free his lungs
- Warm the animal with blankets to prevent hypothermia, and contact a veterinarian