Dog helps man rescue stricken turtle

A heartwarming video has emerged from the US of a dog assisting a man as he tries to rescue a turtle trapped in a fishing line.

The footage, captured in Lakeview, New Orleans, shows the dog named 'Sissy' taking a keen interest as the man frees the turtle from the line.

The man eventually manages to save the turtle and release it back in to the water, followed closely by Sissy.