Francesca Capozzi Incredible rescue in Mississippi, where almost 40 dogs risked their lives. They were rescued by a group of friends who, by pure chance, were fishing in that area. The fishermen rolled up their sleeves and brought all the animals to shore safe and sound
@Bob Gist
It seemed like an ordinary day, perfect for a fishing trip with friends at Grenada Lake. However, the outing at this reservoir in Mississippi took an unexpected turn and transformed into an extensive rescue operation.
An unexpected sight
Two friends had planned a fishing trip with a local guide and set off on their adventure. After hours of unsuccessful attempts, they saw something unusual from their motorboat – much more than just fish.
A small head popped out of the water, then another, and another. There were several dogs in the lake. Yes, dogs.
“We moved about half a mile from where we were to another spot and started fishing. Soon, we heard some dogs barking. There were dogs everywhere,” recounted one of the men present that day, still in disbelief.
They had never seen anything like it. Dozens upon dozens of exhausted dogs were swimming close together. The three men knew they had to act; they couldn’t just stand by and watch.
The rescue operation
So, they approached the group of dogs and began grabbing as many as they could to bring them back to shore, where they found the dogs’ owners.
The three friends made several trips back and forth to rescue all the animals. In total, they counted 38 dogs. But what were these 38 dogs doing in Grenada Lake? By talking to their owners, they discovered what had happened.
The owners had gone hunting with their dogs when the dogs chased a deer, ending up in the water. The dogs had been in the lake for almost an hour. The hunters were at a loss for words to express their gratitude.
The rescuers were welcomed as heroes. They never imagined they would return to shore with such a “catch.” Without their intervention, all those dogs would have been doomed.
