A Midwestern couple’s romantic engagement moment turned into an unexpected internet sensation after their golden retriever, Scout, made a chaotic cameo—by tumbling down river rapids.
The couple captured their engagement on a video that now has 4.1 million views on TikTok. But what was meant to be a heartwarming keepsake quickly became a viral moment thanks to their dog’s perfectly mistimed splash.
“Scout was just swimming and got too close to the rapids as I proposed,” Kenlyn, who didn’t give a surname, told Newsweek.
In the now-viral video, posted last week, Scout can be seen mid-proposal, floating a bit too enthusiastically toward a stretch of fast-moving water—completely stealing the spotlight from the couple’s big moment.
Thankfully, Scout was completely fine, and they helped him get out of the water just moments later. “He’s more than okay,” Kenlyn said. “So happy to swim.”
Internet Reacts
Online, people couldn’t get enough of the unexpected moment, sharing their thoughts in the comments.
“Scout said ‘not to interrupt, but my death may be imminent,’” wrote viewer @Christina.
While @Camcamok said: “Scout trying not to be dramatic but literally needs a search and rescue.”
Others pointed out that Scout was making it clear who was really the focus of the day. “Scout said ‘how do I make this about me?’” @Sunny Singh wrote. While @Skoda UK wrote: “Scout said ‘Nope, I will remain the focus of this relationship.’”
Even PetSmart’s official account got in on the action and rote: “It’s Scout’s world and we’re just living in it.”
Kenlyn was delighted with the reaction online and said: “I thought it was funny but kinda knew others would too.”
Can All Dogs Swim?
While Golden Retrievers like Scout are strong swimmers with a passion for the water, not all dogs take to water so easily.
Breeds like retrievers, poodles, Newfoundlands and spaniels are usually great swimmers, while Bulldogs, pugs, dachshunds and basset hounds can struggle in the water, often as a result of short legs, flat faces and dense bodies making it difficult for them to stay afloat.
When introducing your dog to water, it is a good idea to start in shallow water first. While canine life jackets can be a great idea for activities like boating, swimming in deep or moving water or for older dogs.
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