Russ Capper had actually been out walking the German Shorthaired Pointer on December 29 in 2015 when she fell under the River Weaver at Vale Royal Locks.
Running ahead of Russ, Lexi, who generally returns on command, wound up chest-deep in freezing cold water, frantically holding on to a ledge she had actually handled to swim and get on to.
When calling 999 for support, the 47-year-old had a hard time to identify precisely where he and Lexi were.
But having actually found out about what3words a couple of months prior, Russ had actually downloaded the app onto his phone and had the ability to provide the 999 call handler his exact area.
The app offered Russ his what3words address of ///rags.wishing.ember which enabled the fire service to discover him and Lexi extremely rapidly.
Once at the scene, firemens in the water rescue system had the ability to recuperate Lexi and bring her back to coast.
Russ said: “I am so happy to have had the what3words app on my phone, due to the fact that it might have taken the fire srigade a lot longer to get to us, and Lexi may not be here today.
“I have actually advised the app to my buddies and family, you simply never ever understand when you may require it.
Posting on Facebook at the time, Russ included: “Thanks to everybody who stopped to help, specifically the lady in the green running leggings who likewise had a GPS and called the fire brigade in the very first location; the couple from Davenham who likewise remained and attempted to comfort her; and the other male runner.
Lexi the German Shorthaired Pointer (Image: Russ Capper)
“Your assistance was quite valued. Finally not forgetting the amazing women and kids in red and yellow who were outright stars.”
Due to the length of time Lexi invested in the water, Russ right away took her to the veterinarian for an evaluation.
She was validated to be in good health and was playing gladly just an hour after her rescue.
The what3words app has actually divided the world into a grid of 3m by 3m squares and offered each square a unique mix of 3 words: a what3words address.
A what3words address (Image: what3words)
For example, ///natively.older.using takes you to the precise entryway of Marbury Country Park’s parking area.
The app is complimentary to download for both iOS and Android gadgets with the innovation utilized by 85 percent of the UK’s emergency situation services. It likewise works offline.
Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service group supervisor Matt Barlow included: “For anybody looking for to raise the alarm and get help, the what3words app will identify a precise area so emergency situation services can discover somebody in distress rapidly.”
