Brandi the Beagle survives 70-foot plunge off a bridge in New Jersey

Brandi’s problems began when a group of strangers wanted to pet her while she was being walked around 10pm by her owner, Robert Lorenz.

A rescue dog, Brandi is shy around strangers. She panicked and got loose, making her way to the Burlington-Bristol Bridge.

She attracted the attention of police officers who alerted drivers while waiting their chance to capture her. But the chance never came. Afraid of the people trying to catch her, she jumped off the 70-foot bridge into the dark waters.

What they saw came as a shock. Brandi swam to shore.

The New Jersey State Police Marine Unit boat joined in by lighting up the shore. By this time about 20 people were searching. No one could find the dog, but no one gave up.

Owner Alexis Lorenz arrived back at the river bank, prepared to search the whole night.

"I got there at pitch dark," Lorenz said. "And there was Brandi just standing in the path of my headlights, in the pitch dark. I just couldn't believe it when I saw her."

A trip to the veterinarian showed only a slight bruising on the tummy, but no other injuries. Story

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Poor girl. I'm really glad that her owner found her!

I suppose "Please leave my dog alone" was too much for people to listen to or understand (if Brandi scared enough to break away, she was almost surely showing signs of it in advance of the final bolt).

Posted by: Jen | September 21, 2012 at 12:44 PM

Why are people so stupid to try to pet a dog without knowing the dog? They should be tossed in the river.

Posted by: .Jerry | September 21, 2012 at 03:26 PM

THAT is a girl after my own heart!!!

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Posted by: Linda | September 22, 2012 at 01:22 PM

oh man..that dog must have been terrified..people should never try to pet a strangers dog..stupid people

Posted by: yellowdoggranny | September 23, 2012 at 02:21 PM

This was so amazing. I know the bridge well and can only imagine how panicked the dog must have been to jump.

Lucky, lucky pup.

Posted by: Pamela | September 25, 2012 at 08:29 AM

Aw. It was truly a miracle. :) I believe Brandi is a brave and tough dog. And good thing she did not have any major injuries.

Posted by: Liza Bedoya | October 18, 2012 at 11:25 AM

I agree with Liza. It was a miracle! How is Brandi now? I can’t imagine what I will do, or what can I do if the same thing will happen to my dog! We should understand that dogs like humans have trust issues too. We should respect and give them space.

Posted by: Elenora Coward | February 25, 2013 at 06:30 AM