John praised for rabbit rescue

A HOMELESS man who risked his life to save his pet rabbit from drowning was presented with a “compassionate citizen award” by an animal rights group yesterday.

John praised for rabbit rescue
Wed, 13 Jul, 2011 - 01:00
Evelyn Ring

John Byrne, 38, originally from Ballyfermot, Dublin, dived into the Liffey from O’Connell Bridge after a youth flung his rabbit, Barney, into the water.

Hundreds of people watched as he clung to a ledge and saved his pet from being swept down river last Sunday week.

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CourtsPlace: Ballyfermot, DublinPlace: LiffeyPlace: O’Connell BridgePlace: Co TipperaryPerson: JohnPerson: John ByrnePerson: BarneyPerson: ByrnePerson: LillyPerson: AranPerson: John CarmodyPerson: CarmodyOrganisation: Animal Rights Action Network
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