Dog Found Swimming 2km Out To Sea

[poodlefan]

Dog caught swimming 2km out to sea

A DOG found swimming in the ocean about 2km off the north-east coast of Australia has been dubbed a "super pooch" by his rescuers and animal experts.

The Cairns Post reported the male bull terrier cross was plucked from rough seas on Saturday afternoon by two men who were on a day trip to High Island, about 6km off the coast of Fishery Falls, south of Cairns.

The animal was in a poor condition, with cuts along his face, lice through his coat, one testicle and a crooked tail.

Paul Daniel and his mate Steven Pye found the dog as they made their way in a dinghy back to their camping site near the Russell River.

Mr Daniel said he saw a "bobbing object" in the sea which looked like a buoy until he took a closer look.

"We couldn't believe it. We immediately wrapped a towel around him and took him back to the hut for fresh water and food," Mr Daniel said.

"He's still at my house, he was a little bit slow for the first couple of days but he seems good now."

Mystery surrounds how the dog got out to sea and how long he had been in the water before being rescued.

The dog is to be taken to a veterinarian for a microchip scan to see if he has an owner.

If no owner is identified, it is likely he will be put up for adoption.

[poochmad]

How sweet of those men to rescue him! And not only that, but to get him warm, feed and water him. Lucky pooch.