A canine fell over 160ft over West Cumbrian cliffs and needed to be rescued.
The canine, a collie, had slipped its lead and tumbled over the cliffs at Kells in Whitehaven, touchdown on a ledge round midway down.
Its proprietor known as 999 and Whitehaven Coastguard Rescue Team attended.
A group member lives near the place the incident occurred and was on the scene in minutes to reassure the proprietor and direct the Coastguard’s rope rescue group to the precise location.
A rope rescue system was established and a technician lowered over the cliff edge to the stranded canine.
The canine was gently coaxed into one in all HM Coastguard’s animal rescue luggage, earlier than being lifted up the cliff and handed over to its proprietor.
A spokesman stated: “We are happy to report that inside 50 minutes of the 999 name being obtained, the canine had been safely recovered up the cliff and handed over to its proprietor. The canine seemed to be protected and effectively after its ordeal.
“As with any pet rescue, these will be emotive incidents for his or her house owners. All to usually we hear of incidents across the coast the place house owners both scale the cliffs or enter the water and put themselves vulnerable to harm.
“In this occasion, the canine proprietor completed precisely the proper factor and knew to name 999 for the Coastguard instantly. This ensured a protected and swift rope rescue could possibly be carried out.
“We would also like to thank the lady who stopped to help console the dog owner whilst the team conducted the rescue.”
