The incident took place on Friday, November 3.
Bo, the puppy, had entered the water and located himself being swept away. He managed to make his technique to the rocks by Clevedon Sailing Club. His proprietor then entered the water to rescue him.
Posting on Facebook, a spokesperson from the Portishead RNLI crew mentioned: “The Portishead RNLI volunteers have been known as to assist a person who had gone within the water to rescue his 12 week old puppy which had been swept away from the seashore close to Clevedon Pier.
“The crew launched at 10.50am and arrived on the scene in simply ten minutes to help with the joint rescue train.
“Bo, the puppy, had managed to make his technique to the rocks by Clevedon Sailing Club so his proprietor went within the sea to rescue him. Portishead RNLI, Clevedon Coastguard Rescue Team and Portishead Coastguard Rescue Team, and the St Athan Coastguard helicopter all labored collectively to assist rescue the person and his puppy from the water.
“Once safely ashore they have been checked over by the helicopter paramedic earlier than being taken to hospital by the Ambulance Service for additional checks.
“With so many people proudly owning a canine, it is necessary to recollect the next precautions when walking close to water:
“If your canine enters the water and will get into problem, DO NOT go in after them. CALL 999 and ask for the Coastguard. The lifeboat crew will at all times launch to a canine in problem within the water.
“Keep your canine on a lead if you happen to’re near water, this consists of piers, cliffs and coastal paths.
“Carry a way of calling for assistance on you always.
“Dogs are sturdy swimmers, even towards the tide, so it’s best to prioritise your personal security. Move to a place the place your canine can simply get itself out and name them to you.”
Posting on social media on the day, a spokesperson from the Clevedon Coastguard Rescue Team added: “Today, 12 week old Bo took a swimming lesson, sadly and not using a trainer after taking a fall into the water.
“Dogs are naturally very sturdy swimmers, even towards the tides, and Bo managed to make his technique to the protection of the rocks prepared for assortment. Albeit a little bit chilly.”
