"Goldie" the mild mannered golden retriever is lucky to be alive after surviving an attack by a gang of otters in the waters off Dallas Road Tuesday.
A Facebook post by Goldie's owner - a doctor at Kindred Spirits Veterinary Hospital -- warns other dog owners to be wary after her 60 pound dog was pulled under the water and nearly drowned while out swimming.
According to the post Goldie was out with a dog walker when she entered the water for a swim. That's when the curious canine spotted a strange creature swimming nearby and went to investigate.
It turned out there was not one, but three angry otters. The canine was pulled down, and couldn't get away. With only her nose visible above the water the dog walker rushed into the waist-deep water and rescued Goldie.
The dog was treated for bites, but is otherwise okay.
Other dog owners are being warned to be vigilant when they're near the ocean as the hospital has received reports in the past of otters trying to lead dogs way out into the ocean.
It's recommended pup owners keep an eye out for the deceptively cute otters, and leash dogs if otters are nearby.