?not only domesticated animals who have acted heroically.In the middle of the attack, a group of dolphins came to his rescue by forming a protective ring around Endris until he could get safely to shore.One such story involves a surfer named Todd Endris.One animal known to be a friend and protector of humans is the dolphin.On dozens of occasions, they have used this intelligence to come to the aid of humans in dangerous situations No one is sure why animals have so often come to our aid.