Captain Huxley certainly got his sea legs out in Hobson Bay earlier today after unexpectedly heading out on the tender.
Just before midday the Police Maritime Unit was contacted by a member of the public after his best friend Huxley had accidently drifted away on the vessel’s tender.
Acting Sergeant Jesse Jenden says Huxley’s owner was checking his vessel on a mooring in Judges Bay when the dinghy floated off.
He says they ended up locating Huxley drifting about 400 metres from his owner.
“He was friendly as, and happy to see us. It was a great day to be out on the water and clearly Huxley was taking advantage of the sunshine,” Acting Sergeant Jenden says.
“It was the first time I’ve ever encountered a dog skippering his own boat. They say every dog has his day, and lucky for Huxley the Police were there to help when his arrived.”
“Our vision is to make New Zealand the safest country, for everyone.”
The pair were reunited and it’s fair to say Huxley’s happy to have all four legs back on land.
ENDS.
Holly McKay/NZ Police
