Florida Man Punches Shark To Save His Dog

Wounded Rat Terrier, Jake, Is Recovering After Attack, Seemingly Unfazed

(CBS/AP)  A dog is recovering after his owner dove in to the ocean to save his pet from a shark.

Greg LeNoir said he took his 14-pound rat terrier Jake for a daily swim at a marina Friday.

The five-foot shark suddenly surfaced and grabbed nearly the entire dog in its mouth.

LeNoir said he yelled, then balled up his fists and dove headfirst into the water. He hit the shark in the back and the creature finally let go of the dog.

Man and dog made it safely back to shore. The dog suffered bite wounds but was not critically injured.

CBS station WFOR in Miami reports that both dog and owner are avid swimmers, and it seems that the experience was more harrowing for LeNoir than for Jake. The two-year-old terrier seems utterly unfazed by the attack, WFOR reports.

[Brandywine33]

Such an adorable little dog, and very brave owner. If it were not for that bravery that little dog would not be here. I hope he has gotten over his nightmares and is able to sleep peacefully again, bless his heart.

[mswolfestock]

What a lucky little dog! I''d fight a shark for my two dogs, too. Loyalty and love between people and dogs goes both ways.

[winslowe1]

Greenpeace hasn''t filed a lawsuit yet??

[snookman55]

He is one very lucky dog.This was actualy his second rescue. He was originaly rescued by Marrvelous Pet Rescue, in Key Largo. They rescue abandoned dogs and cats and seek out new loving homes and owners, and are a non profit orginazition.

[x-republican]

let the animal haters begin to fling their poo at me for this comment, it is most welcome as i couldnt begin to care what you think.
Posted by solis13 at 06:04 PM : Sep 30, 2008

You welcome being covered in poo? Strange.

[sfden]

I did NOT say your wedding

[armydog2]

Kudos Greg,great job. That is one loved little pooch!

[trixiebell05]

That is an awsome story!!!!You go Jake and kudos for LeNoir. That is proof of unconditional love...the brains response of fight/flight. I would do the same thing if that happened to my Jack...I really get wonder how people can ask would you do that? Of course, because you don''t think you just DO!!!

[ambersmommom]

Harry, how you kept a straight face during this interview, I will never know!!

[antidalai]

the dog has love and devotion from owner, and the same love ,devotion and unconditional love the dog has towards owner, great love

[blackyowe]

Great move! Rat terriers are known to be tuff and I guess their owners are too! Well done!

[toolmangler-2009]

Learn something new everyday Greg LeNoir. todays lesson; "It is not wise to tempt sharks with dogs.". Other that that, well done!!!!

[mandalay-bay]

shouldn''t the guy be arrested for animal cruelty? Why is it "OK" to punch a shark who is simply trying to get a meal? If he punched a dog, he''d be in jail right now like Michael Vick.

[mandalay-bay]

Jake is awesome

[solis13]

this guy rocks. there is a video on cnn (not of the actual dog meets shark moment). i hope if i ever have to face a similar situation i can find the same strength as this fella. theres pretty much nothing i wouldnt do to save my cats. some folks cant just cant understand how much a pet can come to mean to someone. mine are members of my family. let the animal haters begin to fling their poo at me for this comment, it is most welcome as i couldnt begin to care what you think.

[rational_1]

whay are these stupid French people always beating up our sharks? When are we gonna put a stop to this?
Posted by TheVicar1 at 03:40 PM : Sep 30, 2008

These comments of yours are your way of getting revenge on the rest of us for all the beatings you took in high school, isn''t it? C''mon, come clean! Thick glasses? Pocket protector? Trekkie?

[rixmix98]

TheVicar1

Don%u2019t worry. Nobody expected anything intelligent to come from you.

[thevicar1]

I echo the thoughts of sfden!!!! Way to go!!! ------------------------------ Posted by rixmix98



You are both a couple of shark-hating summabittchez! Go hug your Rat Terrior!

[rixmix98]

I echo the thoughts of sfden!!!! Way to go!!!

[sfden]

Greg, you ROCK - Love gives us courage we never dreamt we''d have. I hope you and Jake have a lot of beautiful years together. The SPCA should do a cover story on you.