Nip Drowned

[MIK 4,754]

Headed out with a mate to the geese this morning with Nip and my mates lab Rowen ....we could hear plenty of ducks and geese in the darkness ....got the duck deeks set out in the water and got ourselves hidden in the reed beds ....the geese started moving and a skein came over me and dropped one that hit the water about yards out ...the wee dog headed out but it was just winged and was headed further out to sea ...he kept at it and eventually got it and turned to retrieve it but the tide was going out and the south easterly wind was against him ...I knew he was struggling so started shouting words of encouragement ...he dropped the goose so knew all was not well ...my mate came running over and we both ran down stream and he was going under and re appearing ....I stripped off my jacket and waders and dived in I was about 10 yards from him and just his nose was above water then he went under ..I got to where I last saw him and dived under but could see nothing and when I came up I was treading water and felt him hit my knee so dived under and managed to grab him ...and got him back to the surface ...I was really struggling to swim back to shore but got back to dry land and he was dead ..I held him upside down like you would with a new born lamb and loads of water came out his nose and mouth we started giving him cpr ....we kept at it for what seemed like and eternity ...there was no response his mouth and tongue were blue and there was no life in his eyes ..I remember saying to my mate that my son was going to be fukin devastated ...then he gave a gasp and a blink and there was a spark of life came to him which gave us a second wind and our efforts became more frantic ....eventually he was breathing on his own ..my mates dad is my vet so he phoned him he said get heat into him asap ...we wrapped him in my jacket and it was a long sodden walk back to the truck ....I had videod the retrieve and my phone was still on in my jacket with out me knowing ...I have just listened to it and the whole thing took 29 minutes from the time he entered the water until I put my jacket back on and he was dead for over 6 minutes ...its very harrowing listening to it back but shear joy when we realise he is alive again .

The wee dog is now lying at the fire and seems ok ....but that's his wildfowling career over I'm not putting him through that again it's time for the pointer to step up

I will keep yous posted on how he gets on ...one thing I will say is if something similar happens to yous do not give up ...I will admit I was seconds away from saying that's him gone

[socks 32,253]

Fukc me mate that's some morning ... Fair play for getting him out of the water in the first place and hats off to you for persevering and getting him breathing again ... He must be one tough little bugger .......

[dazbrowne 13 333]

Bloody he'll mate sounds a right ordeal glad to hear both of you are alright the dogs earned his retirement hope the pointer steps up for you atb

[king 11,664]

Fair play to you for reviving him mik.

And we'll done getting in there to retrieve him.

[MIK 4,754]

Fukc me mate that's some morning ... Fair play for getting him out of the water in the first place and hats off to you for persevering and getting him breathing again ... He must be one tough little bugger .......

FUK me socks that water was cold when I dived in it took my breathe away ....my boabie is usually 9 inches a a wrinkle but it was 9 wrinkle and an inch when I got back to dry land ...he gives me 100% so I wasn't giving up on him ....he's looking brighter every minute but he is like a balloon his stomach full of water ....I've given him a jab and just away to take him to vets to get him checked over

[timmy k 571]

Gotta say well done, but when I seen your videos of him retrieving geese whilst being impressed I couldn't help thinking he's not the right dog for the job in hand. The problem with terriers is their a big dog in a little dogs body, glad he's ok

[woottonsheart 214]

Happy ending to a sad working story .. risk we all take everytime working our dogs but im glad you played your part and it payed off for you best of luck

[Giro 2,648]

Good on you MIK..

 

Some lads would of panicked & the dog would not be with them now..

 

Glad it turned out right for you.

[lurcherman 887 12,675]

Glad for you mate,thats how alot of people lose there lives too jumping in ice after dogs ect. Well done pal

[forest of dean redneck 11,189]

I seen the title an thought he was a goner, hope he pulls through, it's not something I've experienced will there be a worry of water lying in the lungs.?Or pneumonia.

[budharley 945]

Bloody hell mate , fair play for getting in there and saving the dog

[marshman 7,756]

Well done man and dog for not giving up pleased there's a happy ending and your both well ?

[DogFox123 1,379]

Nice one pal, not being picky but don't you think you're better getting a stronger dog more apt for the job? He looked to be biting off more than he can chew, he's earned his retirement now a cosy life ahead.

[socks 32,253]

 

Fukc me mate that's some morning ... Fair play for getting him out of the water in the first place and hats off to you for persevering and getting him breathing again ... He must be one tough little bugger .......

FUK me socks that water was cold when I dived in it took my breathe away ....my boabie is usually 9 inches a a wrinkle but it was 9 wrinkle and an inch when I got back to dry land ...he gives me 100% so I wasn't giving up on him ....he's looking brighter every minute but he is like a balloon his stomach full of water ....I've given him a jab and just away to take him to vets to get him checked over

October isn't the best time of year for dog rescues from water lol ... hopefully he will bounce back 100% ... can you not get those neoprene jackets for dogs that give them a bit of boyancy ........

[chrisbullx 2,541]

Take my hat off to you MIK & I'm glad nip is OK atb cbx