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Family dog leads deputy to rescue injured grandmother in Destin

Niceville.comOctober 8, 20252 Mins Read
Eeyore the family dog who helped rescue his owner’s injured mother in Destin.
Eeyore, the family dog, led an Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office deputy to his owner’s injured mother during a nighttime rescue in Destin. (Screenshot)

DESTIN, Fla. — An 86-year-old woman who went missing while walking her son’s dog in Destin was rescued thanks to the animal’s instincts and an Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) deputy.

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According to the OCSO, deputies were called after the woman’s husband reported she had not returned home. The woman had reportedly fallen and injured herself while out for a walk.

Deputy Devon Miller responded to the scene and began searching the area with the help of the dog, Eeyore. Body camera footage released by the sheriff’s office shows how Eeyore guided the deputy to the woman’s location.

Deputy Devon Miller shakes hands with Sheriff Eric Aden.
Deputy Devon Miller, pictured with Sheriff Eric Aden, helped rescue an injured Destin woman with the aid of the family dog. (Contributed)

“You’re such a good boy! Grandma loves you,” the woman can be heard saying to the dog after being located, according to the video.

The OCSO said Deputy Miller has been with the agency for just over two years, beginning as a cadet before becoming a deputy. She was also recognized earlier this year for rescuing a cat from a drainage ditch in Destin.

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The sheriff’s office praised both Eeyore and Deputy Miller, highlighting the teamwork that brought a safe end to the search.

The body camera video of the rescue can be viewed on the OCSO Facebook page: Watch the video here.

Deputy Devon Miller holds a rescued kitten after a storm drain rescue in Destin.
Deputy Devon Miller rescued a kitten from a storm drain in Destin with help from Destin Fire Rescue. (Contributed)

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