A dog and its owner were rescued after falling 25ft over a cliff at a charm area in Dumfries and Galloway on Sunday.
At 11.40am on August 13, coastguard rescue groups from Portpatrick, Stranraer, Ballantrae and Drummore in addition to the RNLI Portpatrick lifeboat were called by the Belfast Coastguard to a report of an individual stuck on a cliff listed below Dunskey Castle in Portpatrick.
The dog had actually fallen 25ft and 2 individuals had actually pursued him when one entered problem and discovered himself caught on the cliffside.
The man was rescued after rope rescue equipment was rigged and a cliff rescue professional was reduced down to secure him.
HM Coastguard PortpatrickHe was winched to safety by the group on the cliff top prior to he was reunited with his family and dog.
The coastguard group from Portpatrick said that it is the 4th cliff rescue performed this year relating to dogs falling from the cliff edge and provided an alerting to dog walkers.
A representative said: “We would highly encourage that anybody walking on the cliff courses with a dog keeps it in a lead at all times.
“If for any factor the dog winds up over the cliff, please do not attempt self rescue.
“CALL 999 and ask for the COASTGUARD.”
