An adventurous canine had its tail between its legs after being subjected to a rescue mission on Saturday.
The RNLI had been tasked with rescuing Charlie, a three-year-old brown Cocker Spaniel, after the canine wandered down dangerously slippy harbour wall steps and tumbled into the ocean to begin his unplanned dip whereas out along with his walker.
He was rescued from a rocky ledge contained in the west wall at Dún Laoghaire harbour by a volunteer crew.
The crew had been alerted shortly after 2.30pm, and lifeboat Joval, helmed by Andrew Sykes, with volunteer crew members Laura Jackson and James Traynor onboard, arrived on the scene inside six minutes of the decision.
Although the water was calm and visibility was not a difficulty, the low sea temperature offered its personal difficulties for the animal within the water.
Volunteer helm Andrew Sykes mentioned Charlie was “distressed” however didn’t require any medical consideration.
“We had been delighted to see the canine secure and properly and reunite Charlie along with his walker.
“We would remind anybody walking their canine close to the water’s edge to maintain them on a lead to make sure not solely the protection of the animal, however the proprietor as properly,” Andrew added.
If you fall into problem or see another person in bother close to water, dial 999 or 112 and ask for the Coast Guard.
