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am·phib·i·ous (am-'fi-bE-&s): adj.
2 a : relating to or adapted for both land and water <amphibious vehicles> b : executed by coordinated action of land,
sea, and air forces organized for invasion; also : trained
or organized for such action
EAST SUSSEX — Make up your mind,
Henry. Are you a dog, a fish or a pterodactyl?
This morning's edition of The
Mirror features the amazing account of "Henry" the
retriever, his 140ft solo flight (straight down) and his swim back to
shore.
Henry had been walking with Louise
Chavannes, 42, along the Seven Sisters cliffs near Beachy Head, East
Sussex, when, after seeing a seagull, he was suddenly gripped with the
insatiable desire to dream the impossible dream. He leaped over
the edge and soared straight down into the sea below.
Ms. Chavannes recounts: "I was
convinced he was dead. But when I got to where he had jumped I saw
his body moving—he was swimming to the shore. I just could not
believe it."
Henry had smashed his leg on a
protruding rock but his fall was broken by the water, reports The
Mirror. He was taken to a nearby vet where a metal plate was
inserted into his front right leg and artificial tendons sewn in.
Veterinarian Peter Stotesbury, 39,
said: "He is the luckiest dog we have ever come across."
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Next time, don't forget the
airplane. The Scoop reporter "Jowls" demonstrates
the only way to fly.
(Photo: www.DogsInTheNews.com)
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