Labrador’s bark is worse than his bait

Date published: 12 August 2014


A GAGGLE of fisherman on a canal bank had the shock of their lives when a Labrador emerged from the water with his own catch of the day — a giant carp gently folded into his mouth.

Four-year-old Jed showed off his amazing find after taking a dip in the picturesque Huddersfield Narrow Canal in Diggle.

Owner Richard Booley said: “He proudly walked up and down the canal bank wanting to show off his prize to everyone including a bunch of walkers.”

Mr Booley (50), boss of a management consultancy, who lives in Greenfield, takes Jed and his other Labrador, Millie, on regular walks along the canal.
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