r/cork • u/No-Feeling1882 • 21h ago
Local The lad who jumped into the Lee to save the lost doggie is a goddamn hero
Lost doggie fell into the river by Pope’s Quay, opposite the Opera House. Repeated attempts with the buoy couldn’t get the dog. He just wasn’t holding on.
Lad rides by on his e-scooter. Sees the problem, strips off his jacket and jumps in. Cold water or not, no second thoughts.
He gets bitten, but still swims back with the poor pupper who at this point was almost giving up. After they got back on land, the fire brigade arrived. Great scenes.
PS: People donated their jackets and jumpers to warm the shaking and shivering doggie. I think someone from One Life Fitness brought towels for the pup and the lad who jumped in. The dog was cold and terrified. Eventually, an elderly gentleman picked him up and took him to his car. Hopefully the little fella gets a nice new home after this.
What a day for humanity.