Hero pet Vinnie saves owner

A Stourport man who had fallen into chilly waters of the River Severn was saved from drowning by his pet dog - who went to fetch help in true Lassie style.

Jimmy Price fell into the water while walking to his home in Sandy Lane, from The Angel pub. He feared he was going to drown but his collie dog Vinnie raised the alarm by barking outside a nearby house until a man came out.

The dog then led the man along the footpath where Jimmy was pulled to safety from the freezing water.

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