BENZIE COUNTY, MI - A dog that fell from a boat into Lake Michigan swam nearly six miles to shore - then hiked another 12 - before being reunited with its owners, UpNorthLive reports.

Illinois residents Ed and Kristin Casas left Frankfort harbor for the Manitou Islands on Sunday, Aug. 29, when they had boat trouble about six miles from shore. About 10 minutes later, they realized their 10-month-old Belgian Malinois, Rylee, had likely gone overboard, UpNorthLive said.

The couple could not find the dog in the water and radioed, "Dog overboard," which resulted in a search by fishermen in the area. Lynn Fiedor, who runs "Lost Dog Search Team," posted information online after her husband, one of the fishermen, told her about Rylee, UpNorthLive said.

The dog was reportedly found in the water Sunday just off Empire Beach and brought to shore then sighted the next day at Platte River Campground, where the couple recovered their dog.

The "Lost Dog Search Team" documented efforts to find the dog on its Facebook page.

"LDST followers. We have an emergency in Frankfort Michigan. We have a dog that has fallen overboard near South Manitou Island in Lake Michigan. We are currently looking for a drone operator in that area who can assist the Coast Guard in the search for this dog. Please, if you know anyone in the area with a drone, can you please call me ASAP ... ."

Later, it reported: "Rylee has made it to shore!!! She has been seen in and around the Platte River Campground."

Finally: "We have GREAT NEWS!!! IT IS CONFIRMED: RYLEE IS FOUND!! She is now with her owners again."