Ella seen Swiming out to sea(Jaywick beach, Clacton, CO15)

Lost from Jaywick beach, Clacton, CO15

Ella Long Coated Female German Shepherd Dog

Poor owner is frantic and desperate (and sleep deprived)

Spotted swimming out to sea towards an island a few days ago, no recent sightings.

Anyone in area, please try and help

You can call Matt on 07474865584

Sorry photo won't stick

O No ... that is just HORRENDOUS. I am so sorry. Most likely the poor dog will have not made it, but presumably the island is being checked out in case she is on there?

The water is so cold at this time of year, even for heavy coated dogs. It has certainly made me think because Ben and Tai would regularly swim out when we went on our annual holidays down to Norfolk or Devon for my birthday in January. We would encourage them by throwing balls ... I will be much more careful in future, although I am a very strong swimmer and would most certainly pursue Ben if he was heading out to sea.

What a terrible tragedy, that poor dog, I really hope she has made it.

Reading this has completely ruined my day I will now be haunted by a vision of this poor dog ..

I hope it is found alive...

Has this been put on [a social network]? Any sightings yet.

Bearing in mind the breed Meg, I guess she has a better chance than some ... it is just so tragic ... I am trying to send out positive thoughts.

I'm willing Ella to have made it, and to be on that island.
Is there any chance that the coastguard could help?

Please follow up with any updates.

Just checked on another site and they are searching as I type this.

We will stay positive until we have anything to suggest otherwise. The island is a nature reserve, so guess there is some cover, fresh water and food there?

Sorry, if it spoilt your day Meg, I wanted to raise more help for Ella and raise awareness not upset anyone. By posting here I might have reached the one person with a solution. We can all help by sendign positive vibes and so on. We have to hope for the best.

I will update the page as soon as I know anything and can release the knowledge.

Really hope Ella surprises everyone,especially her owners.Can imagine how distraught they must be Keeping fingers and paws crossed that she is found safe xx