Fishing trio rescues 38 dogs from drowning in Mississippi lake

Fishers take to shore three boatloads of hound dogs who had plunged in while chasing a deer during a fox hunt

Insurance agents Bob Gist and Brad Carlisle headed out to a Mississippi lake with fishing guide Jordan Chrestman hoping to catch some crappies.

They came back with nearly 40 dogs whom they saved from drowning, according to the men, who took photos of the dramatic 8 June rescue and have since been feted as heroes on the local and national media circuits.