A Jack Russell dog named Max was rescued from Lough Ree near Athlone earlier on Tuesday.
At around 7am a boat was travelling from Lecarrow to Athlone, when one of the dogs onboard fell into the water. Fortunately, he was wearing a life jacket.
The Roscommon Herald reports, the Athlone Sub Aqua Club successfully responded to the distress call.
“Club members quickly launched the club boat and proceeded to the area where Max was last seen. Upon arrival, they conducted a thorough search and located the little Jack Russell Terrier floating in his lifejacket near the Wood Shoal,” the club said.
Max was overjoyed to be brought aboard the Athlone Sub Aqua Club boat. The club members carefully examined Max, and while a bit cold and shaken from the ordeal, he was otherwise in good health.
"We are thrilled to have been able to reunite Max with his family," said club chairperson Janet Mullen.
"This incident underscores the critical importance of wearing lifejackets, not only for people but for our pets as well, when out on the water."
On social media, Max's family thanked the club and everyone else for their help and well wishes.
