Don't try to rescue a dog from the sea

[Romeo]

....... unless you are sure it is a dog.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-tyne-45547007

Lifeboat crews launched a rescue bid for a "dog" in trouble in the sea which turned out to be a seal.
The RNLI said what was thought to be a Jack Russell was spotted off Roker Pier, Sunderland, on Saturday.
But when Sunderland Coastguard Rescue Team arrived, they realised it was in fact a small seal in the water.
RNLI spokesman Paul Robinson said crews only became involved in dog rescues to try to prevent owners risking their lives and going into the water.

 

[longjohnsilver]

....... unless you are sure it is a dog.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-tyne-45547007

Lifeboat crews launched a rescue bid for a "dog" in trouble in the sea which turned out to be a seal.
The RNLI said what was thought to be a Jack Russell was spotted off Roker Pier, Sunderland, on Saturday.
But when Sunderland Coastguard Rescue Team arrived, they realised it was in fact a small seal in the water.
RNLI spokesman Paul Robinson said crews only became involved in dog rescues to try to prevent owners risking their lives and going into the water.

The owner must have had a shock, surely he must have noticed it was reluctant to go walkies

 

[colind3782]

The owner must have had a shock, surely he must have noticed it was reluctant to go walkies

And as for fetching sticks...

 

[RichardS]

And as for fetching sticks...

Brilliant with a ball though.

Richard

 

[Biggles Wader]

If a Geordie is defined as "A Scotsman with his brains bashed out" what does this story make a Wearsider?

 

[capnsensible]

Top tip. When rescuing neighbours cats in marinas, wear chain mail or something kevlar.

 

[Dan Tribe]

Top tip. When rescuing neighbours cats in marinas, wear chain mail or something kevlar.

I don't think that is a good tip.
Falling in when wearing chain mail would spoil your day. :ambivalence:

 

[capnsensible]

I don't think that is a good tip.
Falling in when wearing chain mail would spoil your day. :ambivalence:

Those that have had a scared wet cat climb up their arm will understand the risk is very small compared to the pain.....

 

[emsworthy]

There seems to be a general problem in this bit of the north-east as far as identifying animals is concerned!
https://www.historic-uk.com/HistoryUK/HistoryofEngland/The-Hanging-of-the-Hartlepool-Monkey/

 

[blxm]

Those that have had a scared wet cat climb up their arm will understand the risk is very small compared to the pain.....

There is nothing blunt on a cat in that situation.

 

[sailorman]

will the family "club" together to in some fund raising

 

[chriss999]

Rescuing a dog from the sea is to be avoided even if it is a real dog. The death rate of rescuers far exceeds that of dogs.

 

[RupertW]

Rescuing a dog from the sea is to be avoided even if it is a real dog. The death rate of rescuers far exceeds that of dogs.

But if it was your dog?

 

[capnsensible]

But if it was your dog?

Perhaps think about your family and consider how they would feel if a. Your dog drowned. b. You and your dog drowned.

Just sayin.......

 

[colind3782]

Throw a stick inland.

 

[dom]

Rescuing a dog from the sea is to be avoided even if it is a real dog. The death rate of rescuers far exceeds that of dogs.

One often sees this simple statistic, but is it data based?

 

[moomba]

Rescuing a dog from the sea is to be avoided even if it is a real dog. The death rate of rescuers far exceeds that of dogs.

OFC this is the most sensible thing to do , just like not running into burning houses to save people , but it seems it is in our human nature ,we cannot allow our consciousness to let this happen , as a dog owner of 2 large slight stupid dogs when around water, I have been in a few times last time was when they decided to run side by side at full pelt along the pontoon when Canna though it would be fun to nudge Sula into the drink , there goes me into the water to push its fat arse up onto the pontoon.
Lost a friend who tried to save his dog on the ice, but would still go in for my dog or anyone else's just the way I'm wired.

 

[chriss999]

One often sees this simple statistic, but is it data based?

I have not got the stats. But anecdotally this is what i’ve Picked up from news reports of drownings.

 

[Greenheart]

Is there an ineradicable daftness among people with dogs, who know the creature needs a run but who nevertheless fail to recognise hazards in the place they take him?

 

[moomba]

Is there an ineradicable daftness among people with dogs, who know the creature needs a run but who nevertheless fail to recognise hazards in the place they take him?

I do believe life is a hazard, and there is real statistical information on the Scottish government website about the access code and dog walking , which recognises the importance on health that pets and especially dogs give to the well-being and health of people who take their dogs out, now I have taken my dogs on my boat as part of the family and I have climbed mountains with my dogs in some fierce weather , does this make me daft maybe ! but I get out more with my dogs my daughter loves them the Admiral likes to cuddle them , what do we do put them into kennels when there might be danger , the vast majority of people with dogs on their boats are well learned in their dogs behaviour and react accordingly , life jackets for dogs are readily available as well as warm jackets and dog towels to absorb moisture quickly , so I would say that taken children on these adventures is far more risky than taking a dog , but I chose to do both, as life is an adventure and an experiment , but use a little common sense and life will be sweet