Pilot and his dog swim to the shore after surviving plane crash in US

A pilot and his dog experienced an extraordinary survival story when they swam to shore together after their plane crashed. According to the Los Angeles Times, the man, whose identity remains unknown, was piloting a single-engine Piper PA-32 Cherokee Six plane when it went down into the waters off Rancho Palos Verdes in California around 5:20 pm.

While the precise reasonsthat ledthe crash are still unclear, reports suggest that the pilot was forcedto perform an emergency water landing due to engine failure.

Despite the dire circumstances, both the pilot and the dog managed to survive the initial impact and swim approximately 150 to 200 yards to shore, near the Trump National Golf Club Los Angeles.

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Upon receiving a 911 call from a bystander reporting the crash, the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department dispatched a helicopter to provide assistance. Once the pilot and his canine companion safely reached the shore, they were greeted by deputies from the Lomita Station.

Despite efforts by deputies flying over the crash site, they were unable to locate the submerged plane, which had already sunk.

Neither the pilot nor the dog required medical attention afterward, as there were no reported injuries.

The Federal Aviation Administration informed the LA Times that the 1981 aircraft, which sank after the incident, may have experienced engine problems.

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Themiraculous escape created a buzz on the internet. Reacting to the picture, one user said, ''As the owner over the years of more than one Cherokee Six, I am not surprised that the plane was (with obviously competent piloting) ditched and floated briefly. Kudos to the pilot for getting out of the one door with his trusty hound.''

Another commented, ''After pilot crashes plane off Rancho Palos Verdes, he and his dog swim to shore! So cool!''

(With inputs from agencies)