A daft canine sparked a determined rescue mission after he chased his ball right into a gorge in Alva.
Hamish, the eight-year-old cockapoo, grew to become stranded after he adopted his favorite toy into fast-flowing water and have become caught.
The incident occurred on Friday morning as Hamish was having fun with a walk together with his proprietor, Paul Bundy.
Hamish often carries the ball himself on his walks however on this event he dropped and instinctively chased it – and ended up being washed downstream.
A moist Hamish finally was in a position to climb out of the icy water however discovered himself on the alternative aspect of the gorge from his proprietor.
From there, he sat together with his beloved ball firmly in his grasp. But Paul was unable to achieve him because of the slippery situations and steepness of the gorge.
Paul dialled 101 and requested Police Scotland’s help.
The drive then drafted within the specialist assist of Ochils Mountain Rescue Team, primarily based at Fishcross, to hold out daring technical rope rescue.
Paul’s spouse, Sandra, this week advised the Observer: “My husband knew he was unable to get to him because of the steep gorge and fast-flowing water.
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“That’s when he phoned 101 and police attended however they have been unable to assist and that after they phoned Ochils Mountain Rescue.
“If Hamish hadn’t managed to get to the opposite aspect it will been a distinct story.
“Hamish was wonderful and was completely happy to see myself and our different canine – my husband is okay too.
“We can’t thank the Ochils Mountain Rescue Team enough.”
There have been 10 members of Ochils Mountain Rescue Team concerned and the entire operation lasted various hours.
A spokesperson for the crew stated: “A crew member abseiled into the gorge to safe the canine and make him secure whereas different crew members arrange a technical rope rescue system to then ship one other crew member down and convey all three again as much as security.
“The dog walker did exactly the right thing by asking for assistance and we are delighted to report that Hamish is no worse off for his morning adventure.”
Furry pals have been additionally deployed to help the rescue.
SARDA Southern Mountain Rescue Search Dogs additionally helped within the effort.
Search canine Evie and trainees dogs Woody and Caoimhe helped rescue groups pull a moist and muddy Hamish to security.
