Pit Bull Dives Into Treacherous River, Saves Boy From Drowning

Dogs have no idea that they are heroes. They simply follow orders or do what is right, and that’s it. Dogs that save lives, whether they realize it or not, deserve all the praise in the world. One of those heroic canines is Max, a Staffordshire Bull Terrier/Bulldog mix.

While Pit Bulls are frequently chastised for being “Bully breeds,” this sweet pup demonstrated how sweet they can be by saving a boy from drowning. The boy might not have survived if Max hadn’t rushed to his aid.

Beaches are uplifting places, especially for dogs who enjoy being in the water. When the water current picks up, however, it’s not so happy. In Port Noarlunga, Australia, Rob Osborn and Max were relaxing by the river’s sandy shore. It was all fun and games until they noticed a boy trapped in the current pick up truck.

When Osborn saw the boy in trouble, he prepared to swim out himself. But then he noticed Max’s eagerness to swim once more. As a result, Osborn yelled to the puppy and pointed to the boy. Max jumped into the water without hesitation and did exactly what he was told.

“The tide was coming in, sucking the boy over all of the big rocks and into a really deep part of the river,” Osborn explained.

Max paddled out to him, wearing an adorable dog life jacket. When the pup approached, Osborn encouraged the boy to call Max, and the boy grabbed the life jacket’s handle. The child was clearly terrified, but at least he was in good hands.

The boy clung to the good pup for dear life as he paddled back to shore, where his mother awaited him. The child appeared to be unharmed, but was visibly shaken. Of course, Osborn was ecstatic about his furry pal.

“He is unquestionably a hero; he just doesn’t realize it.” “He was just following orders,” Osborn explained.

Sadly, the boy and his mother left before the news crews arrived. They most likely wanted to get home as soon as possible. Osborn, on the other hand, hopes they can find a way to contact him and inform him that the boy is safe and well.

Max deserves all of the accolades in the world for his bravery. Hopefully, his selfless attitude will demonstrate to the rest of the world that all dogs, particularly Pit Bulls, can be wonderful companions and even heroes. After all, this brave dog came to the rescue before any humans.