Christchurch man dies in bid to save dog
Christchurch man who leapt into rough seas to save his dog drowned last night, despite desperate efforts by friends to save him.
David Clarke drowned after he was swept into the unforgiving waves at Birdlings Flat about 4.30pm, trying to save his dog, Rossi, from the 2m southerly swell.
The incident happened not long after low tide, close to the eastern end of the beach where large waves were crashing on the rocks and gravel, near where Clarke was fishing earlier.
Constable Rob Stuart, of the Lincoln police, said Clarke, believed to be in his mid-to-late 20s, was at Birdlings Flat with friends.
"The man had been fishing ... His dog was chasing birds, it went into the water and the man went to catch it, but unfortunately he has been swept away with the big seas," he said.
"Two people went into the water to save him and had a hold of him for a while but had to let go."
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David Clarke drowned after he was swept into the unforgiving waves at Birdlings Flat about 4.30pm, trying to save his dog, Rossi, from the 2m southerly swell.
The incident happened not long after low tide, close to the eastern end of the beach where large waves were crashing on the rocks and gravel, near where Clarke was fishing earlier.
Constable Rob Stuart, of the Lincoln police, said Clarke, believed to be in his mid-to-late 20s, was at Birdlings Flat with friends.
"The man had been fishing ... His dog was chasing birds, it went into the water and the man went to catch it, but unfortunately he has been swept away with the big seas," he said.
"Two people went into the water to save him and had a hold of him for a while but had to let go."
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1 Comments:
At 6:09 p.m.,
Anonymous said…
david is a close mate of mine & i miss him so much.david was loyal,kind hearted & would do anything for anyone. i have 1 of rossis babys which in a small way makes me still feel close to david & rossi. till we meet again mate.
from "grotty hoebag" haha
luv ya always.
tab,courtney & stimpy
xxxxxx
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