New Zealand
1News

Police rescue after Huxley the dog drifts out to sea on dinghy

June 19, 2023
Huxley adrift on dinghy.

Huxley adrift on dinghy. (Source: Supplied)

Police were called in to save the day after a dog drifted out to sea on a dinghy in Auckland.

Huxley the dog was sitting in a dinghy while his owner was checking his vessel on a mooring in Judges Bay.

The dinghy then accidentally came loose from the vessel and drifted off with the confused pooch on board.

Police were called in to help on a rescue vessel, finding Huxley 400 metres offshore.

“He was friendly as, and happy to see us," Acting Sergeant Jesse Jenden said.

Huxley with one of his rescuers.

Huxley with one of his rescuers. (Source: Supplied)

“It was the first time I’ve ever encountered a dog skippering his own boat."

The salty sea dog was reunited with his owner, ensuring his adventure concluded with a happy ending.

New ZealandAucklandAnimals

SHARE ME

More Stories

Cleo, one of the remaining lions at Kamo Wildlife Sanctuary.

'Glimmer of hope' for five elderly lions at Whangārei lion park

Kamo Wildlife Sanctuary said two of its lions had been euthanised yesterday, with the Ministry of Primary Industries confirming it had adhered to the law.

12:25pm

There are three freedom camping spots in the Cox's Bay Reserve carpark.

Auckland scouts battle defecating, littering carpark campers

"I haven't found any messes myself, but some of the other leaders have told me they did have to hose away excrement," the group's leader said.

10:55am

1:30

Wesley College.

Wesley College files appeal as Ministry orders moved-up dorm closures

The trust board said the Ministry's directive had placed "significant pressure" on students, families, and staff and had been "unnecessarily disruptive".

9:48am

1:30

Bruce McLaren and his family's graves were vandalised with gold paint.

Graves of motorsport legend Bruce McLaren and family vandalised

"We are lost for words as to why anyone would do this," shared the Bruce McLaren Trust.

Wednesday 6:10pm

Te Anihana Pomana

Woman missing for 10 weeks: Police 'committed to finding answers'

Te Anihana Pomana vanished from Auckland's SkyCity Hotel on August 21 and police say they have not been able to identify any positive leads.

Wednesday 4:10pm

0:26

Police were called to the apartment complex on Day St at around 7.35pm.

'A light to everyone': Name released of woman killed in Auckland CBD

Police were called to a property on Day St around 7.35pm on Saturday, where officers found the woman dead.

Wednesday 3:20pm

Latest

Popular

4 mins ago

First civil trial over 737 Max crash in Ethiopia begins

Wreckage is piled at the crash scene of Ethiopian Airlines flight ET302 near Bishoftu, Ethiopia, March 11, 2019.

12 mins ago

Third recount refused in Northland's tightest local election

Outgoing councillor Mark Vincent, who missed out on a seat by two votes, has been refused a recount.

1:30pm

Venus Williams for ASB Classic – raising Australian Open hopes

Venus Williams during play on day 4 of the ASB Classic.

1:22pm

Typhoon Kalmaegi leaves 114 dead in the Philippines

A resident returns to what remains of their home after Typhoon Kalmaegi devastated communities along the Mananga River in Talisay City, Cebu province, central Philippines.

1:18pm

Analysis: The three big selections for All Blacks against Scots

All Blacks midfielder Leicester Fainga'anuku creates problems for the Irish defence in Chicago.

1:10pm

France moves to suspend Shein over sale of illegal weapons, sex dolls

The director of the Bazar de l'Hotel de Ville (BHV) department store Karl-Stephane Cottendin cuts the ribbon at the opening Shein's first physical store in Paris. (Source: Pool via AP)
1
2
3
4
5
6

More from Entertainment

Anna Sawai.

Kiwi actress Anna Sawai cast as Yoko Ono in Beatles biopic

The Emmy award-winner joins an all-star cast in Sam Mendes’ four-part film series exploring the lives and legacy of the Fab Four.

Mon, Nov 3

Scotty Morrison, JP Foliaki, and Hayley Sproull were among the finalists.

Hayley Sproull, JP Foliaki, Scotty Morrison finalists for Screen Personality award

Sproull, who appeared on Taskmaster NZ, said she was "elated" by the nomination.

Mon, Nov 3

Simon Dallow has presented TVNZ's flagship news programme for almost two decades.

TVNZ reveals new 6pm news presenter as Simon Dallow steps down

Mon, Nov 3

Paul Henry returns to TVNZ for the first time in 15 years.

The Chase NZ: What to know about tonight's first episode

Mon, Nov 3

Anne Hegarty and Issa Schutz (Composite image: Vania Chandrawidjaja, 1News)

How much do The Chase's Supernerd and Governess know about NZ? We quiz them

Sun, Nov 2