A small area of rocks far out in the sea off the coast of Kent, Australia, is not where any small pup should be, but that’s exactly what this paddle boarder found when he was making his way through the waters.

The tiny dude was clearly terrified and skittish when his rescuer first arrived. Thankfully, he was able to calm the cutie down and secure him onto the small board for a trip back to land, where hopefully his humans were waiting to retrieve him.

It’s heartbreaking to think what might have happened if the boarder had decided to head out just a few minutes later that day, but thank goodness he beat the rising tide and rescued this sweet boy.