If you follow our blog you know how much I love swimming in the ocean by the cottages. Thankfully, when I’m out in the water, everything goes swimmingly (pardon my pun). But I recently had a few scary moments that make you appreciate safety! I’ll let Lisa recount what happened, below:
“So today had a “little” adventure! To say the least, Murphy (being the water dog that he is) decided to go swimming. He decided at some point he would try to retrieve a lobster pot (do you have any idea how heavy they are!).
On a more serious note we noticed he was swimming but staying in the same spot, we went to have a look as he was fatiguing. He had the rope wrapped around his neck. Lucky we saw him or he would have drowned!
The rescue was carried out by Jerry (who can’t swim!) and Mike Crane. The rope was unwrapped and Murphy swam safely to shore. Tired as ole heck but he was fine.”
Talk about being grateful! I’ll deliver Jerry his slippers for the rest of the week. Big thanks to Mike, too.
Soooo lucky you were paying attention. Sometimes they flit off for a swim unnoticed and it happens so fast. If he went under you would never know.
This winter, two Goldens went through the ice on a pond which was on their property and nobody knew. They searched for over a week and finally there came some mild weather and the pond became noticeable. After a search of area it was discovered that they had both been playing on the frozen pond and went through. They were both at the bottom. So very horrible for the family.
Happy your guy is safe but I bet he was scared.
Indeed – so lucky! Good reminder for our guests that the ocean’s a great playground, but just like you wouldn’t leave young children unattended on a playground, we shouldn’t leave our dogs unattended either!
OMG … that must have been very frightening for you all … so glad to hear that Murphy survived his ordeal … that you were all OK!!! A good reminder indeed of the ocean’s power! And of the Angel’s all around us!
Thank you – so were we! 🙂