A family has been left distraught after their much loved pet dog was swept away in flood waters in Co Tipperary.
The McGrath family from Treacy Park in Carrick-on-Suir, Co Tipperary were out walking with 14-year-old Bessie, a retriever when she entered the river at around 5.30pm last Sunday.
Bessie entered the water close to Suirside Veterinary Clinic and according to Rosemarie McGrath, who said that her “beloved” pet did her best to get out of the flood waters.
