Cromer RNLI crew thanked by rescued man and his dog

Earlier this year, Curtis Johnson got into difficulty after entering the water in an attempt to save his dog and "best buddy" Rex.

Witnesses called HM Coastguard and two RNLI volunteers in the town rushed to the promenade.

They threw Mr Johnson and Rex a life ring and helped the pair remain calm until a lifeboat was able to reach them.

Mr Johnson and Rex have met with the crew that saved them to say thank you and hand over a cheque for £925 to help keep them going.

To show his appreciation and support Mr Johnson had completed a sponsored 20-mile swim, raising £925 for Cromer RNLI.

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Rex, Mr Johnson and the crew that saved them (Image: RNLI/Clare Stagg)

Mr Johnson said: “Rex Jumped over the sea wall at Cromer, into a rough high tide, which resulted in me going into the water to retrieve him.

“Due to the severity of the crashing waves of the North Sea and my inability to exit the water safely HM Coastguards tasked the local volunteers at Cromer RNLI to come and rescue us.”

The dramatic rescue happened in July.

Cromer RNLI helm, Kevin Johnson said: ‘It was really special for all of us to meet Curtis and Rex again, and see how well they are doing.

We are so grateful to Curtis for sharing his story so we can highlight the importance of being safe by the sea.

"This was a very challenging situation for Curtis and Rex and on behalf of all the volunteers at Cromer RNLI we are thankful to Curtis for his impressive fundraiser which all helps us to save lives at sea."

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Curtis and Rex (Image: Curtis Johnson)

To show his appreciation and support Mr Johnson also completed a sponsored 20-mile swim, raising £925 for Cromer RNLI.

On Sunday, September 22 volunteers who came to the aid of Mr Johnson and Rex were presented with the fundraising cheque.