A Florida man thrown from his boat and separated from his dog about a mile and a half offshore said he was relieved to be reunited with the canine.

The 45-year-old said he was fishing with Lucy, his 2-year-old Jack Russell terrier, early Tuesday when rough conditions led to a wave knocking him out of the boat.

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