A dog has made a full recovery after receiving resuscitation techniques used by Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) volunteers.
Olive, the Airedale Terrier was rescued by Wells RNLI after being found in the water unresponsive. Using their knowledge of casualty care which they would normally offer to people in difficulty, they applied these skills to save Olive’s life by giving chest compressions.
Olive has since returned to the lifeboat station with her family to meet her rescuers. The family were given a tour of the station, where they learned about the vital lifesaving work the RNLI does. Gil, 11 and Sylvie, eight, Olive’s owners, were eager to learn more about water safety, asking the crew insightful questions about the importance of staying safe around water and the various ways the RNLI assists people in distress.
The whole family expressed their heartfelt thanks to the crew for saving Olive’s life and reiterated how deeply grateful they are for the RNLI’s dedication and service. Olive, now healthy and happy, was the star of the visit, bringing smiles to the faces of everyone at the station.
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.’
*Photo credit RNLI/Jess Curtis
