Selsey ILB "Betty and Thomas Moore" launched at 10:44 hrs at the request of Solent Coastguard to a report of a dog in difficulties approximately 200 yards offshore from Hillfield Road car park.
The lifeboat was on scene at 10:47 hrs by which time a passing fishing boat had picked up the distressed dog. The dog was transferred to the ILB and brought ashore to his waiting owner.
The lifeboat was released at 10:49hrs and returned to station at 10:55 hrs. It was washed down, refuelled and ready for service at 11:05 hrs.
CREW C. Pullenger (Helmsman), W. Moir, S. Borg
WIND: West 3. SEA: Slight. WEATHER: Sunny.