Blind dog Basil to walk Coast to Coast
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Michael Carter and his 15-year-old fox terrier Basil will cover 190 miles, from the sea cliffs of St Bees on the Irish Sea to the fishing village of Robin Hood Bay on the North Sea.
While Michael will be walking the whole route, Basil, who had both eyes removed after developing glaucoma, will spend part of the journey being carried in a customised rucksack.
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Hide Ad“I had to have both my hips replaced a few years ago and Basil’s enthusiasm and lust for life motivated me to recover so we could have more adventures together,” said Michael, of Farm Lane, Camber.