A dog that recently fell overboard in the middle of Lake Michigan apparently swam over six miles back to shore and walked over 12 miles more to a campground where she was reunited with her family the following day.
Edward Casas, 56, told ABC News today that he had been boating with his wife, 49-year-old Kristin Casas, on Sunday, when they they encountered a mechanical problem.
Edward said he believes their son's 10-month-old puppy, Rylee, must have fallen overboard while he was down in the engine room figuring out the issue and his wife was on top of the boat steering.
"Our hearts just sank," he said. "We were gone for maybe 10 minutes, and then we couldn't find her anywhere on the boat and she was nowhere to be seen in the water
Edward said he immediately made a "'mayday dog overboard' call over the radio."
Fiedor then explained to the couple the best ways to attract lost dogs and had the couple mark their scent around the truck before lying down with Rylee's food and toys.
Just a little while after Edward started squeaking one of Rylee's favorite toys while laying on the ground, the pup emerged from woods and joyfully greeted at them, Fiedor said.
Edward told ABC News there "was a lot of sobbing and a lot of hugging."
"Let me tell you, I'm not the kind of guy that cries but oh did this make me cry," he said. "I am so proud of this dog and so proud of and grateful for Lynn [Fiedor]."
Kristin told ABC News today, "Lynn is truly an angel walking on Earth with us -- heart of gold, tenacity, relentless, loving and determined. ... Just like Rylee!"
The couple added that their 18-year-old son away at college, Colin Casas, technically owns Rylee and that he was also relieved after hearing the good news
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