Overview
- A Golden Retriever was pulled offshore by a strong current at Playa Grande early Thursday, before lifeguards were on duty.
- Witness video shows the dog struggling to keep its head above water as waves destabilized it while the family called from shore.
- A nearby neighbor entered the sea fully clothed, reached the animal, and carried it back to the beach; both emerged uninjured.
- In a TN/Telenoche interview on Friday, the rescuer identified himself as Javier de Diego, citing lifeguard training, regular swim‑team practice, and work as a medical specialist.
- De Diego urged beachgoers to avoid the water when guardavidas are off duty and warned that rip currents can overwhelm even strong swimmers and water‑loving breeds.