This was the heartwarming moment the driver of a passing ferry boat stopped to rescue a dog struggling in the water.<br /><br />The hapless stray pooch was struggling to stay afloat after it plunged into the canal in Bangkok, Thailand, on May 21 at 1.30pm.<br /><br />Luckily the driver of a passenger boat packed with commuters spotted the mutt and glided over to save it.<br /><br />The terrified dog initially swam away but after several minutes was coaxed near enough to the boat for the conductor to grab his neck and haul him aboard.<br /><br />Passengers cheered as the soaking wet dog - coat dirtied by the filthy water - was rescued and given a seat on the barge.<br /><br />Onlooker Wan Jiripat said: ''He was given a blanket and sat very calmly for the rest of the journey. <br /><br />"He was taken back to dry land and given a bowl of water and his dinner.''
