Coastguards have actually validated that the dog, which was loose, went after 2 sheep over the cliff edge above Marloes Sands simply after 11am on Sunday, May 29.
As an outcome, all 3 animals ended up being stuck on a little ledge high up on the cliff edge.
“Team were entrusted to reports of a dog and 2 sheep stuck on a cliff above Marloes Sands,”said a representative for HM Coastguard Dale.
“On arrival at the scene we consulted with the dog owner and the farmer. The dog, who was not on a lead had actually chased after the sheep over the edge and all 3 animals were now on a little ledge high up on the cliff.
“A safety zone was developed and a Rope Rescue system was established. A Rope Rescue Technician descended down the cliff and the unimpaired dog was coaxed into a animal rescue bag.
“The specialist was recovered back to the clifftop and the dog reunited with its owner.”
The sheep were not able to be rescued from the cliff ledge.
“After a conversation with the farmer we chose to leave the scene with hope that the sheep might have the ability to make their own method back up the cliff once it was peaceful and everybody had actually left,” said the coastguard.
“Failing this the RSPCA might be called to rescue the animals.”
One of the coastguards reunites the dog with its owner (Image: Western Telegraph)
Walkers and beach users who existed at the time of the event have actually been applauded for not trying to rescue the animals themselves.
“People on scene when the event initially occurred did the best thing by not trying to rescue the animals themselves and called emergency situation services,” said the Coastguard.
“However if the dog had actually been on a lead this event would not of taken place. Please keep dogs on leads when walking along clifftops and where there is animals.”
All emergency situation scenarios on the coast, at sea, tidal river or seaside course need to be reported by means of 999 and requesting for the Coastguard.
