What began as an ordinary walk quickly became a frightening search when two dogs disappeared after their owner fell and lost hold of their leashes.

The dogs, Zoey and Monkey, ran away while their owner was trying to regain control of the situation in Florida.

For their family, the minutes that followed were filled with panic.

A search began, eventually involving the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies spent nearly an hour trying to locate the animals.

Then they heard something.

Barking.

The sound led rescuers toward a difficult area behind a gated business near Joe’s Creek, where the two dogs had become trapped at the bottom of a seawall.

Reaching them was not easy.

The area contained thick vegetation and water, making the rescue more complicated than simply walking over and picking up the dogs.

But the deputies continued.

Eventually, they managed to reach Zoey and Monkey and bring both dogs back to safety.

Neither dog was seriously injured.

And then came the moment their owners had been waiting for.

The two dogs were reunited with their relieved family.

The incident was later captured on police body-camera footage, giving viewers a look at the rescue and the determination of the deputies who refused to leave the animals behind.

For the family, it was the kind of situation every pet owner fears.

For Zoey and Monkey, however, it ended with two wagging tails and a safe trip home.

Authorities used the incident to remind pet owners that seemingly ordinary walks can sometimes turn dangerous, particularly around seawalls, drainage areas and steep embankments.

A scary disappearance ended exactly the way everyone was hoping — with both dogs safely back where they belonged. 🐶❤️