A registered guide dog named Achi who was rescued at sea was put on doggy death row because he arrived in South Africa without the necessary paperwork.
The chocolate labrador and his family had set out on a 45ft yacht to enjoy a day at sea on South Africa's east coast.
What they didn't expect was 20ft swells and gusting gale-force winds that damaged the sails and caused the motor power of the boat to switch off.
In a state of distress the Swiss family contacted the National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI), who arrived to rescue the sailor, his adult daughter and their beloved dog.
Due to tumultuous conditions the towline that was sent across snapped twice and the family were forced to abandon their boat, carrying whatever they could manage to shore.
