Red柱 Breakwater pier experienced a canine emergency on Tuesday evening (3rd) when a one-year-old golden retriever named 'Cornmeal' fell into the sea allegedly due to a fright, going missing. By midday today (4th), thrilling news came through: 'Cornmeal' miraculously survived after swimming through the sea overnight. A volunteer spotted the dog resting on a rocky beach at Ma Kam Park, prompting immediate action from firefighters to rescue the pet. The grateful dog owner, Ao Miss, told SCMP that finding 'Cornmeal' was an immense relief and expressed her heartfelt gratitude to the local community and internet users for their assistance. Ao Miss mentioned 'Cornmeal' currently has a mild fever and is on her way to a vet for treatment. The incident occurred around 6 PM on Tuesday when Ao Miss and another dog owner were walking their dogs near the Breakwater pier. 'Cornmeal,' who was recently adopted six months ago, bolted unexpectedly after being startled by other dogs, breaking free from her leash. In a video captured by a fisherman's action camera, it is evident that 'Cornmeal' and the male dog's owner had dog leashes on. However, 'Cornmeal' escaped the leash and leapt into the sea. The male dog's owner desperately tried to save 'Cornmeal' by jumping into the water but was unable to catch up, exhausted and struggling. Fortunately, a fisherman threw a life ring, helping to save the owner. Police and firefighters conducted overnight searches. A fisherman who helped the owner shared the incident on Threads, supporting the dog owner and praising 'Cornmeal' for its remarkable survival.
After 'Cornmeal' was rescued, a female volunteer who was actively looking for the dog based on a lost pet notice, discovered the exhausted dog on a rocky coast near the North Emperor Temple. She promptly informed Ao Miss and alerted the police. Meanwhile, firefighters quickly arrived to wrap the dog in a blanket to keep it warm and provided water. Ao Miss expressed her profound gratitude to the community and netizens for their help, reassuring the public that the rescued pet would be taken to the vet for further care.
In the captured footage, it's clear that the dog owner was not at fault; instead, the incident was an unpredictable emergency. Netizens rallied to support, suggesting that the owner did a good job by keeping the leash attached and raising awareness about such incidents. 'Cornmeal's' ability to survive for an entire night in turbulent waters is indeed a miraculous feat, highlighting the dog’s resilience and the vigilance of the local community and internet users in helping to find lost pets.