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Dog tips over cliff at Porthkidney Beach in Cornwall

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Thankfully dog Quince arrived on a ledge around 50 feet down, however discovered himself in a situation.

Unable to return up the cliff, or down to safety, his owners called 999 and requested for the coastguard.

Volunteers of both St Ives and Portreath coastguard rescue groups were called out, and headed to Porthkidney Beach in between Hayle and Carbis Bay.

Here among the coastguards specifically trained in rope saves was decreased over the edge of the cliff and down to the ledge, where they had the ability to reach Quince and bring him support to the leading where his relieved owner was waiting.

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St Ives Coastguard Rescue Team has actually now discussed the event in the hope of cautioning other dog owners to make sure and avoid additional falls.

Falmouth Packet: Quince is brought up to safety by the coastguards

Quince is raised to safety by the coastguards (Image: Droneman/St Ives Coastguard)

A representative said: “Today (Saturday, July 29) St Ives and H M Coastguard Portreath Rescue Teams were paged to Porthkidney Beach to rescue a dog that had actually tipped over the cliff as it had actually not been on a lead.

“The cliffs depend on 300 feet high however the good news is the dog arrived on a ledge roughly 50 feet down.

“A rope rescue technician was lowered down to the ledge and was able to retrieve Quince, who was unharmed and returned to his grateful owner.”

They went on to tension: “Please keep your dog on a lead at all times when walking near cliffs.”

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