Little dog in life vest rescued three hours after going overboard

A tiny dog is safe at home with his owner, thanks to the sharp eyes of a few boaters spending a day out on the water. That, and his little life vest. 

A pair of Hernando Beach, Florida, couples were sailing in the Gulf of Mexico on Sunday when they spotted what they initially thought might be a buoy, FOX 13 reports. 

But as they drew closer, they saw a small dog floating on the surface in an orange life vest.

The dog in question was Jäegermeister, a Jack Russell terrier whose owner had reported him overboard three hours earlier. 

After the boating couples rescued the pup and brought him ashore, Jäegermeister and his owner shared a tearful reunion. 

Cheers to you, hero boaters. 

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