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Dogs truly are man's best friend. When Jake Atkins and a friend got stuck in the mud while duck hunting with Atkins’ hunting dog Otis, things took a dangerous turn. As it goes, the more the two tried to escape, the more difficult it became to get out. Atkins called 911, but the emergency team was unable to reach them because of the conditions. Then, it was Otis to the rescue! The emergency team gave the chocolate lab a rope and he was able to successfully rescue Atkins, his friend, and their gear. Watch the video below to hear about the heart-warming story.

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