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The pet I’ll never forget: Beau, the labrador who saved my life
After I collapsed during a run along a beach, my loyal dog Beau sprang into action
TL;DR
- The author moved to Poole after his wife's death and adopted a labrador named Beau.
- Beau is an active companion, joining the author in activities like sailing and paddleboarding.
- The author suffered a cardiac arrest on a beach between Christmas and New Year 2024.
- Beau alerted a passerby, Claire Dashwood, to the author's unconscious state.
- Claire Dashwood, a healthcare worker, initiated CPR with the encouragement of Beau.
- Two doctors assisted with CPR until paramedics arrived.
- The author was taken to Bournemouth hospital and had a defibrillator implanted.
- The author is forever grateful to the people and his dog who saved his life.
- The author now has a paw print tattoo over the defibrillator to commemorate Beau.