UPDATE: the mystery is solved. However, it’s very sad and unfortunate:
http://www.abcactionnews.com/dpp/news/region_sarasota_manatee/53-year-old-jogger-killed-in-sarasota-dui-crash-according-to-fhp
The accident scene was about a mile from where I found Barney swimming. Our guess is that he was so freaked out and traumatized that he just wanted to get as far away from there as possible. And when he ran out of land, he took to the water. I feel lucky that I was there fishing, because there was no place for him to go and I don’t know if he could have made it much farther. He’s banged up, but fine. Our hearts go out to the family who lost their mother.
NOTES:
* Yes, Barney is back with his family. I imagine they need him pretty bad right now.
* I usually keep a camera running when I fish, in case I catch the big one. It does happen, occasionally (see other videos in my profile if you are interested)
* The kayak is a Hobie Adventure. It is a kayak made specifically for fishing. When turned down, the side floats allow me to stand up and fish.
* My brother got my mom some shamwows a couple years back as a gag gift. As corny as they are, they actually are pretty nice for fishing
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Wow stunning video …
Wow stunning video and amazing story, sad though. GoPro camera?
If only there were …
If only there were more people like you man!
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I felt my cheeks …
I felt my cheeks feel warm after watching this video, so glad that dog was okay. Good man!
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You’re a hero to this poor little guy! Massive kudos to you, sir.
You are awesome …
You are awesome for saving Barney. What a sad day that he experienced getting hit by a car and losing his human to a DUI driver. Thank you for being a great guy, though… I wish there were more people like you in this world!
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You are awesome for …
You are awesome for saving Barney. What a sad day that he experienced getting hit by a car and losing his human to a DUI driver. Thank you for being a great guy, though… I wish there were more people like you in this world!
I am not sure but …
I am not sure but if the dogs boss got killed by a drunk driver, the driver deserves a life long jail punishment
Your my Hero
Your my Hero
I cannot give you …
I cannot give you enough thanks for saving that poor little buddy. You are a great man.
Thank you sir for …
Thank you sir for being a decent human being. We need more people like you in this world.!!!
Good job dude
Good job dude
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may allah bless u my brother.
wow
I was almost …
wow
I was almost in tears after I read the article on it. Poor doggy ;( at least he got home. Props to you Connor .
cool hobby man
cool hobby man
I was watching the …
I was watching the news and this video was on there Barney and his owner were taking a walk when they hit by a drunk driver the girl barneys owner sadly died after Barney got hit he ran to the ocean and kept swimming I’m glad he found him because Barney would have eventually drowned
such a sad story.. …
such a sad story.. its great that you were able to get the dog back to the family though
you sir are a good …
you sir are a good man!
Hats off to you. I …
Hats off to you. I would hope you would give a human being the same type of care.
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May the lord bless you in all you do.
So what did you do …
So what did you do today. Um not much, just out kayaking and a dog swam on up and I’m like wtf. Well I helped him out and all so a normal day I would say.
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Good job dude! …
Good job dude! Poor Barney – To witness his owner’s death really traumatized him (as it would us all).
Thank you for doing the right thing and helping this poor distressed animal – You have earned good karma!
good job man!
good job man!