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Jens Peter-Jensen noticed the canine splashing within the shallow water 400 metres west of the central lifeguard hut at round 11am on Sunday (April 7).
Upon nearer inspection, he discovered the puppy had wandered out of its depth and was in misery.
The RNLI lifeguard leapt into motion, calmly reassuring the couple who had been walking the canine, earlier than getting into the water to help the puppy and return him to the relieved couple.
The incident occurred at Camber Sands, close to Rye.
An RNLI spokesperson mentioned: “Camber Sands is prone to gullies of water that are not always easily spotted until you suddenly find yourself in deeper water. The dog walkers did the correct thing by not following their dog into the water and by allowing the qualified lifeguard to rescue the puppy and return in safely to shore.”
The RNLI mentioned Jens is without doubt one of the RNLI senior lifeguards at Camber Sands. He has been finding out his paramedic diploma over the winter, and Sunday was his first day again lifeguarding at Camber Beach.
Jens mentioned: “This was an unusual and extra heart-warming rescue. I didn’t think the situation would become life-threatening when the puppy ran into the water.
“However, after a brief conversation with the dog walkers, a rescue was initiated. The puppy was out of its depth in a gully and struggling to return to shore.
“The puppy was promptly assisted ashore and reunited with the dog walker. The wagging tail and spring in its step reassured me that all would be fine. It was all the gratitude I needed from this furry friend.”
The RNLI spokesperson added: “Upon returning the puppy to the dog walkers it was discovered that it wasn’t their dog but in fact their sister’s dog. They were not initially worried about the puppy as he visited the beach many times and always loved going in the water. Luckily the RNLI lifeguards are on hand and well-trained to spot individuals in distress and respond quickly and return everyone safely to sure.”
RNLI lifeguards will likely be on obligation at Camber Sands central seaside from 10am to 6pm each weekend.
