The man, from the province of Konya, could not believe his ears when his dog's stomach started ringing.

The dog had picked up the Nokia phone and swallowed it when his owner wasn't looking, reports the Anadolu news agency.

The man thought a customer must have stolen the phone as he filled up their car with petrol.

"I'm just glad my phone wasn't stolen after all," he said, adding that nature's course ensured he was reunited with his Nokia the next day.