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Police save dog that jumped into Hong Kong’s Victoria Harbour

The male dog was spotted leaping into the water, prompting marine police to scoop up the bedraggled animal after a call from member of the public

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Police officers are on hand to give the dog a lift. Photo: Facebook
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A pleasant dip in Hong Kong’s famed Victoria Harbour obviously seemed like just the thing for a Japanese spitz on a hot day – until police had to come to the furry dog’s rescue.

The male dog was spotted leaping into the world-famous harbour on Saturday afternoon with the temperature at a balmy 27 degrees Celsius.

Police had to rescue the dog from Victoria Harbour. Photo: Hong Kong Police Facebook
Police had to rescue the dog from Victoria Harbour. Photo: Hong Kong Police Facebook
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Police received a call from a 60-year old man at the private Pacific Club near the Harbour City mall in Tsim Sha Tsui after he had seen the white adult dog jumping into the sea at around 2pm.

Back on dry land, the dog did not want to walk. Photo: Facebook
Back on dry land, the dog did not want to walk. Photo: Facebook
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Marine police were called into action, scooping the bedraggled animal from the harbour and putting it back on solid ground. Despite its swim, the silver-haired dog appeared to be in good health although a little dirty.

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