A joint effort between Ramsgate RNLI, a paddleboarder and a passer-by has saved a 10 month old pup which was caught in the tide.
Pup Max rushed into the sea after his lead had snapped and ended up caught in the current near the Ramsgate harbour breakwater.
Resident Caron Ridout was one of those on the scene who helped out and reported the dog’s predicament to the Coastguard.
She said: “(The) rescue was a joint effort. A huge shout out to the guy who inflated his board and went out on his paddleboard and the lifeboat crew, who picked up the paddle boarder and dog off the outer rock arm of Ramsgate Westcliff. I was asked to stay on the clifftop to help direct coastguard and gave a towel out my car to help warm Max up.”
Ramsgate RNLI launched at 11.59am to the report of the dog in the water.
A spokesperson said: “On scene the ILB spotted the dog that had managed to climb onto the breakwater, but was unable to climb along to safety, along with a paddle boarder who spotted the dog before the ILB arrived on scene and a member of the public who was attempting to reach the dog along the breakwater.
“ILB rescued the dog, picked up the paddleboarder and the member of the public and returned all back to the beach.”
Well done to all those involved
The paddleboarder was my boyfriend Paul Quincey. Total hero today. We had been in for a sea swim and saw the dog jump in then get swept out. Gorgeous puppy so glad he was ok. Thankyou to the coastguard crew and their very impressive bait rescue!
That should say Thankyou to the coastguard crew for their impressive rib boat rescue!
Well done Rachael and Paul
Well done to all involved!
Nice work guys and great job to all those involved.
Lovely looking dog. It warms your heart.
Well done to all involved, Rachel you must be so proud of your boyfriend 😊
So glad the puppy was saved.
Do you think the dog learned its lesson, I don’t think so!