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Yorkie saved after Mill Pond slip

Published

9 years ago

May 20, 2016

Owners Graham and Jackie Round: with lucky Yorkie, Ritchie

A DOG who fell into Pembroke Mill Pond on Monday (Apr 2) was rescued by a kind hearted woman, who was on her way to get her nails done.

Ritchie, a Yorkshire terrier, fell off a wall and into the water, and within seconds, passer-by Adeana Elaine, despite being unable to swim, jumped into the water to rescue him.

The Herald spoke to owners, Jackie and Graham Round, who said they felt absolutely ‘elated’, and didn’t even have time to thank her.

Jackie said:

“I saw the dog fly and land in the pond. Had I not seen it, we wouldn’t have given it a thought to look in the pond, but he literally flew! It was awful, terrible. It was just like one of your children falling in.”

Graham agreed, saying: “We both started to take our coats off, and we were arguing about who was going in. With that, this young girl ran up, and she threw her coat off and put her purse on the floor and she jumped in!

“The water stopped just above her head-it was that deep. I couldn’t believe it!”

We asked how long Ritchie was in the water for before Adeana came to the rescue. Jackie said: “Well, it feels like forever when you’re in that situation. We couldn’t reach down because of the height of the bank, so there was nothing we could do.”

She continued: “When she came out of the water, I put my coat around her and was kissing her all over! A chap said to her, ‘You deserve a medal for what you’ve done’, and with that she said ‘I’ve got to go’ – she said she was off to get her nails done!

“I followed her to thank her, and she said ‘I’ve got a doggy myself, I know exactly how you must be feeling, it must be horrendous’. She had no thought for herself at all – she was so, so lovely.”

Graham told The Herald that after they had gone home, it was revealed on social media that Miss Elaine couldn’t even swim. He said: “We found out after that she’s not much of a swimmer herself. She could just do a bit of a front paddle!”

We asked what their immediate thoughts and feelings were once Ritchie was returned, having been rescued from the pond.

Jackie said: “We were just elated. I haven’t got the words to say to her. She was such a lovely girl.”

Jackie also wished to thank Mr Roger Hart, who helped get Adeana out of the Mill Pond after Ritchie’s rescue.

Graham told The Herald: “We don’t know how we would have got her back out if it hadn’t been for Roger. When Adeana was half way out of the pond, she asked for a rest, and Roger was holding her there while she got her breath back before trying to pull her out a second time.”

He added: “If she hadn’t come along Ritchie wouldn’t be here today. if we had gone in we wouldn’t have been able to get him out. I couldn’t have got out – nobody would have been able to pull me out!”

Finally, we asked Jackie and Graham if they could say anything to Miss Elaine or Miss Hart, what would they say?

Jackie told The Herald: “Words fail me. I am so humbled by their actions. Kids today, youngsters get a very bad reputation sometimes, and it’s times like this you want to stick up for them and say they’re good people.”

Graham added: “If it was in my powers to give her a medal I would. She risked her whole life going in that pond. Bless her heart.”

Community

Tractor run lights up Pembrokeshire and raises funds for charity

Published

1 day ago

December 21, 2024

Tom Sinclair

THE PEMBROKESHIRE ILLUMINATED TRACTOR RUN took place today (Dec 21), raising funds for two vital charities: the Catrin Vaughan Foundation and Wales Air Ambulance.

Starting at Clarbeston Road AFC at 6:00pm, the brightly lit convoy of nearly 200 tractors made its way through Withybush Hospital and Haverfordwest High Street before finishing at the Pembrokeshire County Showground.

The annual event has become a highlight of the festive calendar, drawing large crowds to witness the spectacle of tractors adorned with colourful lights and decorations.

Funds raised from the event will support the Catrin Vaughan Foundation, which provides crucial assistance to families facing hardship, and the Wales Air Ambulance, delivering life-saving emergency medical care across the region.

Organisers praised the dedication of local farmers and volunteers, whose commitment ensures the event’s continued success year after year.

(Image: Nia Marshall/Facebook)

Business

Ferry Terminal ‘extremely busy’ due to ongoing Holyhead closure

Published

2 days ago

December 21, 2024

Tom Sinclair

PEMBROKE DOCK Ferry Terminal has been experiencing significant congestion today as ferry services remain under immense pressure following the closure of Holyhead Port earlier this month.

The disruption, caused by storm damage, has rerouted ferry traffic through Pembrokeshire, leading to long queues and crowded facilities at the terminal.

The Herald can confirm that it has been very busy today with cars, lorries, and foot passengers queuing in large numbers. Staff are working tirelessly to manage the influx, directing vehicles and assisting passengers as they prepare to board the heavily booked ferries.

A spokesperson for the Port of Milford Haven said: “We are working closely with ferry operators and local authorities to ensure traffic flows as smoothly as possible, but the sheer volume of vehicles is causing unavoidable delays.”

Travelers are being urged to arrive early for their sailings and to remain patient as the terminal operates at full capacity.

Both Stena Line and Irish Ferries have increased capacity on their Pembrokeshire routes, deploying larger vessels, including the Stena Adventurer and the MV James Joyce, to handle the surge in demand.

From our position at the terminal, our photographer has captured photos showing long lines of vehicles, groups of foot passengers carrying luggage, and port staff coordinating efforts to ease congestion.

Authorities are advising non-essential travelers to consider rescheduling their journeys where possible and to monitor updates from ferry operators closely.

(Photos: Martin Cavaney/Herald)

Community

Festive celebrations at St Davids Cathedral this weekend

Published

2 days ago

December 21, 2024

Tom Sinclair

ST DAVIDS Cathedral is set to host two special events on Sunday (Dec 22), offering a blend of joyful participation and traditional carol singing to mark the Christmas season.

In the morning, families are invited to the Scratch Nativity at 11:00am. Attendees are encouraged to come dressed as wise men, angels, sheep, or shepherds and take part in an unrehearsed retelling of the Christmas story. Canon Leigh described the event as: “Complete, wonderful chaos for an hour… but with some poignant, thought-provoking moments to centre ourselves on the real meaning of Christmas.”

Later in the evening, the Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols by Candlelight will take place at 7:00pm, featuring the Cathedral Choir. The event, steeped in tradition, will see the cathedral bathed in candlelight as carols and scripture readings fill the historic space.

Doors will open at 5:45pm for those seeking unreserved seating, and a large turnout is expected for this beloved Christmas celebration.