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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Tara Cobham

Sailor who was lost at sea with dog Bella reveals why he must say goodbye to the pup: ‘I’m sad to lose her’

Grupomar/Atun Tuny via AP

A sailor who was rescued after spending three months adrift with his dog in the Pacific Ocean has revealed why he will now be leaving his faithful pet to “get lost in the jungle”.

Tim Shaddock, 54, and his dog Bella were found alive on board his catamaran on 12 July, having survived on raw fish and rainwater under a beating sun for more than 90 days.

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