Texas dog training as surf lifeguard spots swimmer in distress before his owner

Texas dog training as surf lifeguard spots swimmer in distress before his owner

On South Padre Island in Texas, South Padre Surf Company has built its mission around helping people enjoy the ocean safely, and one of the team's most memorable members is a Golden Retriever named Astro. The 2-year-old dog is training to become a lifeguard alongside company founder Gene Michael Gore, a lifelong lifeguard who has worked on beaches in both Texas and Hawai'i, according to People. "Astro is a powerful and highly energetic swimmer, …