Al is an ungainly, rebellious, irresistible puppy who grows up to be a daring rescue dog and super athlete. Al is a member of Italy's elite, highly trained corps of water rescue dogs that swoop out of helicopters and save lives. His story is heartwarming and inspirational. Lynne Cox, internationally renowned best-selling author of Swimming to Antarctica, acknowledges and celebrates all forms of athleticism in others, whether they be human or non-human. She is known for swimming the world's most challenging waterways without a wet suit and for being able to endure water temperatures so low that they would kill anyone else. Additionally, Cox was enthralled by the rescue after she viewed a video of a Newfoundland dog diving from an overhead helicopter into Italian waters to save a person from drowning.