- Pooch plunges over the edge of a cliff stimulating significant rescue effort in Bridlington
- Rescue group winch down the cliff and bring Buttons back up in a rescue bag
- The dog is left ‘stunned’ while relieved owner says big thanks to coastguard
A dog is lucky to be alive after falling from the top of a 150ft (45m) cliff.
Sandra Costin was walking Buttons off a lead when the pooch plunged over the edge, stimulating a big rescue effort.
A coastguard group sent to rescue her very first set out to see her at the bottom of the cliff while others winched down to put her in a rescue bag and brought her back to the top.
The dog suffered no injuries throughout the occurrence however Ms Costin said her animal was just ‘stunned’ and suffered no significant injuries.
The drama occurred near Thornwick Bay Holiday Park in Bridlington, East Yorkshire.
Ms Costin said: ‘A huge thank you from Button and her family, to the brave males and females who rescued her.
‘They saved our lovely lady and brought her back to us, she does not appear to have any significant injuries.
‘But she is shocked and stunned and now resting at home.
‘I was extremely foolish walking her without the lead on however she likes to run around. I will never ever forgive myself for putting her and those brave guys at threat. I can never ever thank [them] enough.’
A Bridlington Coastguard Rescue Team representative said: ‘The coastguard group got here on scene and released spotters to get visual on the dog.
‘Once situated it was chosen that a technical cliff rescue setup would be the very best approach of drawing out the dog from the beach.
‘Two specialists came down the 45m cliff and were satisfied by a really friendly dog.
‘The dog was put in an animal rescue bag and reclaimed up the cliff into the care of its owners and to the veterinarians.
‘This is a crucial tip that when walking dogs on cliff leading courses guarantee they are continued a lead.
‘Should anything take place, never ever put yourself in risk, dial 999 and request for the coastguard.
The representative commemorated Flamborough RNLI, which introduced a backup rescue approach and supplied safety cover for the cliff specialists throughout the occurrence on Thursday.
