Beach Rescue Dog a Hero
By DogandCollar.com on August 24, 2007 - 11:55am
A canine lifeguard in Cornwall, England, is being praised for preventing a swimmer from entering dangerous waters.
Bilbo, a nearly 200lb Newfoundland, blocked a tourist from swimming at Sennan Cove when the currents were too strong. The quick-thinking dog is now an integral member of the Penwith Lifeguards based in the area. Bilbo had to pass swimming fitness tests to become the first beach rescue dog in Cornwall. He spends his days patrolling Cornish beaches with his handler and wears a lifeguard vest emblazoned with safety messages.
Newfoundland dogs have webbed feet and water-resistant coats, making them ideal candidates for water rescue work.
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