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Every morning just after 03:00, four-legged Brag would accompany his fisherman-owner to the sea in Jeffreys Bay \u2013 running up and down the beach until he disappeared out of sight.<\/p>\n

He would wait patiently at the high-water mark \u2013 with his head on his paws and his eyes watchful on the water \u2013 for his owner and captain of the rowing boat, Poor Man\u2019s Friend, Charles October Hammond, and his team of eight, to return with the day\u2019s catch at around 14:00.<\/p>\n

However, on the day when a huge wave overturned the boat and the men all ended up in the sea, Brag fearlessly jumped to Hammond\u2019s rescue \u2013 showing that true love and bravery know no limits.<\/p>\n

Caught in a strong current, Brag paid with his life. Hammond helplessly watched as his best friend\u2019s head disappeared under the water. He never saw his beloved Brag again. <\/p>\n

However, the residents of Jeffreys Bay have not forgotten.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

Statue<\/strong><\/p>\n

Earlier this month, a bronze-coloured statue of Brag was unveiled, close to the Amphitheatre at Dolphin Beach in Jeffreys Bay, honouring the brave dog. <\/p>\n

With his head raised above his stretched paw, Brag now rests proudly on a decorative stone base \u2013 overlooking the sea.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis specific location was chosen by the municipality due to its close proximity to the area where boats were launched in the 1940s,\u201d said Kouga Executive Mayor, Horatio Hendricks.<\/p>\n

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With his head raised above his stretched paw; Brag now rests proudly on a decorative stone base \u2013 overlooking the sea. Photo: SUPPLIED<\/div>\n
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The statue, created by well-known local sculptor, Renier Viljoen, weighs approximately 75kg. It is 400mm wide, 500mm high and 1 000mm long \u2013 all done from one available photo.<\/p>\n

The basic form and framework consist of very high-quality round stainless steel, which was plastered with cement and a bonding compound.<\/p>\n

Hendricks said, although it was the vision of Jeffreys Bay Tourism and Dorp van Drome, they could not do it all on their own and asked the municipality to join hands to turn the dream into reality.<\/p>\n

Most of the work was done by members of Jeffreys Bay Tourism and Dorp van Drome, while the municipality helped with the transport and placement of the statue.<\/p>\n

\u201cFor us, Brag is more than just a hero to his owner,\u201d said Hendricks. \u201cWe want residents to remember his legacy \u2013 and the rich history of Jeffreys Bay that was named after Captain Jeffreys, who was forced to land his vessel in the 1840s and build a primitive port on what is now the main beach.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe, furthermore, want to teach young and old about true friendship and sacrifice.\u201d<\/p>\n

– Source: Old Jeffreys Boy \u2013 Lest we forget by Bert Behrens<\/strong><\/h6>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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