New footage shows dramatic moment sailor and his dog are rescued 20 miles off Florida coast after their boat sank in Hurricane Helene

Hurricane Helene is barreling through the southeastern US after smashing the Florida coastline with 140mph winds and leaving a trail of destruction in its wake.

But one heartwarming story has already emerged from the chaos - the moment the US coastguard pulled off a daring rescue of a stranded sailor and his loyal dog.

Dramatic footage has emerged of the rescue mission after the companions found themselves in a perilous situation when their 36-foot vessel became disabled and began taking on water in the Gulf of Mexico yesterday. -- More...