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12-pound Yorkie Survives Shark Attack In Florida River: 'Seemed Like An Eternity'

This dog had her day.

A little Yorkie escaped death last weekend after it fell off a boat and into the jaws of a shark.

Maddie, the 9-year-old pooch, suffered multiple teeth wounds, a broken pelvis and intense bruising on what was meant to be a calm day enjoying the Florida seas.

The harrowing incident unfolded over the weekend as Bill and Terri Hoge were bringing their boat back to the dock after an afternoon on the San Sebastian River when Maddie slipped off the bow.

"We turned the boat around. We were looking for her and then she popped up and was swimming. She was in the prop wash, and we were like, we will just laugh about this, get her in the boat, and learn our lesson. As we approached her and pulled up next to her, she disappeared," Bill Hoge told News 4 Jax.

The vet suspects that the shark may have shaken Maddie as it pulled her beneath the surface, causing her pelvis to break in three spots. FOX Weathher

"It seemed like an eternity, but it was like 10 seconds that she was under, and, of course, I'm freaking out. I was like, 'Oh my gosh, I'll never see her again,'" Terri Hoge added.

When Maddie finally resurfaced, Terri lept into the water and brought her back to safety.

That's when the couple noticed Maddie was bleeding profusely.

"We saw the really bad cut in her thigh so we're like it had to be the [propeller]," Terri Hoge said.

They rushed their beloved dog to an animal emergency room, where she underwent hours of treatment.

Finally, they heard back from the vet — who had the surprise of a lifetime.

"They're like, we don't think it was a prop. The vet told us there were six to seven puncture wounds in Maddie," Terri Hoge recalled.

"Deep punctures wounds. The vet told us she called her colleagues around the country to get some information on what this could be and they all said it was a shark," Bill Hoge said.

According to the animal experts, a boat propeller would have sliced the 12-pound dog in half.

A shark attack seems much more plausible and would explain the multiple puncture marks throughout her tiny body.

The vet suspects that the shark may have shaken Maddie as it pulled her beneath the surface, causing her pelvis to break in three spots.

The shark ultimately let the strange and hairy prey go likely because of the unfamiliar taste — and because the brave dog put up a good fight of its own, the family believes.

What kind of shark sunk its teeth into the tiny pooch is still a mystery.

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Miranda Kerr's Most Starstruck Moment Wasn't With A Model Or Hollywood Star — It Was Yogi Gurmukh (Exclusive)

Miranda Kerr and Gurmukh Kaur. Getty Images (2)

Miranda Kerr has met many famous individuals throughout her career — from Hollywood stars to world leaders — but she was left the most flustered by a renowned yogi.

"My most starstruck moment was the first time I met Gurmukh," Kerr, 41, reveals exclusively in the latest issue of Us Weekly, on newsstands now. "She brought Kundalini yoga to the western world. I've practiced Kundalini yoga since I was 17 years old, and it was a dream to meet her and do Kundalini yoga together."

Gurmukh is a pioneer of Kundalini yoga, which offers a spiritual focus in addition to physical poses in its practice. The guru was known for her celebrity clientele in the early aughts, including Demi Moore, Courtney Love and Gwyneth Paltrow.

"[Kundalini yoga] is a science that can bring you to your own better health, more happiness and more wholeness and it works," Gurmkh told Us in 2019. "People leave my classes feeling peaceful, happy, light and are laughing and carrying on."

From the runway to the playroom, many well-known supermodels have learned to balance their careers with raising little ones at home. Gigi Hadid became a mom in September 2020 when she and then-partner Zayn Malik welcomed their daughter, Khai. (Hadid and Malik dated on and off beginning in 2015 before they split for good in […]

In addition to yoga, Kerr also revealed she practices meditation. Health and wellness are a major focus for the model, who launched her cosmetic company, Kora Organics, in 2009.

Keep scrolling for more personal facts about Kerr, including her first celebrity crush and her go-to cocktail:

1. My first job was working in a hair salon as an assistant, sweeping the floors and keeping the salon tidy.

2. My secret talent is singing. I developed a love [for] singing when I was a little girl, as I'd sing by the piano with my grandmother.

3. My very first car was an old, jade green Saab. I'm pretty sure it was a 1990 900i model. I loved the sunroof and cream interior.

4. My most starstruck moment was the first time I met Gurmukh. She brought Kundalini yoga to the western world. I've practiced Kundalini yoga since I was 17 years old, and it was a dream to meet her and do Kundalini yoga together.

5. My favorite item in my wardrobe is an old black Christian Dior men's blazer. I've had it for 12 years and it's still a staple.

6. The Big Blue is my favorite movie. It has such beautiful cinematography.

7. My favorite book is Power vs. Force by David Hawkins. It changed my life and I can't recommend it enough.

Modeling moms-to-be! Gigi Hadid, Coco Rocha and more pregnant stars have walked runways while pregnant. Us Weekly confirmed in April that the Los Angeles native is expecting her and Zayn Malik's first child, and she confirmed the following month that she was "already, like, a few months preggo" during Fashion Month. At the time, Hadid […]

8. The song that brings back the best memories is "Push It" by Salt-N-Pepa.

9. My ultimate comfort food is my slow-cooked turmeric chicken recipe with a side of roasted vegetables. It's so delicious!

10. My best subject in school was English.

11. The proudest moment of my career was creating, launching and building Kora Organics. I'm so proud of how far we've come and the noticeable difference we're making to our customers' skin and confidence.

12. My favorite place to vacation is anywhere when [spent] with family, but I love going home to Australia.

13. My go-to cocktail is Campari and soda.

14. Three items I can't leave my house without are my mobile phone — so I can stay connected with my family — my Kora Organics Silky Sun Drops SPF 30 — so I can reapply throughout the day — and a bottle of water to stay hydrated.

15. My celebrity crush growing up was Prince William.

Prince William at the Queen Mother's 99th birthday occasion on August 4, 1999. Ken Goff/Getty Images

16. I've been meditating daily for over 20 years. It's one of the first things I do in the morning and one of the last things I do at night. I learned and often do TM meditation [Transcendental Meditation], or sometimes I will use the Insight Timer app for guided meditations.

17. For an alternate profession, I'd still be doing something health and wellness-related. I've always been fascinated by psychology and nutrition, and how the mind and body are so connected.

18. I started watching [episodes of] "The Diary of a CEO" podcast while on the treadmill and I love it.

19. My favorite holiday is Christmas. It's a wonderful time to be with family and cook together. I also love Christmas carols and the joyful spirit in the air.

20. I'm obsessed with exfoliating and face masks, so Kora Organics' Turmeric 2:1 Brightening and Exfoliating Mask is my go-to. It's like an at-home facial in a tube.

Miranda Kerr attends KORA Organics event at Sephora on September 21, 2018 in Toronto, Canada. George Pimentel/Getty Images for KORA Organics

21. My most-used emoji is the two pink hearts.

22. My go-to karaoke song is "Do You Want to Build a Snowman?" from Frozen.

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23. My all-time favorite modeling job was shooting the Vogue Italia cover with Steven Meisel in 2010. It was a very special shoot and I was holding my teacup Yorkie, Frankie, on the cover.

24. My favorite beach is Camp Cove in Sydney! It's a small beach with the best view of the harbor. I just love it.

25. I collect photos and photo frames from my travels all over the world.

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