Airedale Terrier reunites with RNLI crew after lifesaving rescue

Olive, an Airedale Terrier rescued by Wells RNLI on 29 December 2024, returned to the station with her family to thank the crew who saved her life.

Olive became stranded on the North side of Wells beach when the tide came in, leaving her family cut off. Attempting to swim across a channel, she struggled and became unresponsive. Her owner entered the water to assist her, managing to bring her to shore before the RNLI arrived at 2:46 pm.

The lifeboat crew found Olive unresponsive and suffering from severe cold. Both she and her owner were brought aboard the lifeboat, where a crew member performed chest compressions on the dog. Olive was then transferred to the station’s boathouse, where she was warmed up. A crew member who is a vet checked her over, and Olive made a full recovery.

Image by RNLI/Ray West

Simon Parkes, a nurse and RNLI crew member, said, “I am used to resuscitating humans but never a dog. It was a huge relief when Olive started slowly breathing. Then a great team effort, both inshore and shore crew, getting her back to the boathouse to warm her up. What a relief when Olive was able to walk out with her family.”

During their visit, Olive’s family personally thanked the volunteers for their swift response and lifesaving actions.

Tom, Olive’s owner, said, “We could not be more grateful for the rescue and support we received by the brilliant lifeboat crew and on shore team. Their professionalism, kindness and care was inspirational and we cannot thank them enough for saving Olive’s life and bringing us to safety.”

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