Dog Rescue

[250kts]

Out along the Jurassic Coast today on a Private Charter. One of the clients askes us to stop and go back as he thinks he saw a a dog. This was about half way between Durlston Country Park and Dancing Ledges, a remote spot and not one that a lot of boats pass by at this time of year. So we go back and sure enough, there is a Spaniel type dog sat on the rocks. It looked un-injured, but we were not able to approach without putting our own vessel in danger.
We backed off so as able to get better RTF coverage with Portland Coastguard. Eventually the ILB from Swanage arrived on scene and quickly rescued the dog and taken back to Swanage.
So in 2 seasons, our tally is 2 boats, 2 deer and 1 dog

[m chappelow]

Statisticaly wise from what i remember the vast majority of ( DOG OVERs) falling off cliffs are of the spanial
breed. suppose bred as gun dogs they see a seagull and go for it ,,regardless.

only last week i was teaching youngsters about the perils of keeping safe on beaches and cliff tops ,,giving them the advise about having dogs on a lead and being held by an adult and not a small child when walking on cliffs .
sadly not all survive as happend when redcar lifeboat was called out to one the other week

[Razorbill RIBs]

Great outsome....Nice work

Had nobody called it in as missing? Has a collar on......

I've had two dogs off cliffs this year.....a mahoosive Bull Mastiff (superficial cuts only) and an Irish Setter who fell down into a sea cave (broken leg only).....agree with Martin though, having always had Springers growing up....they are properly stupid (but lovely)....

[Sibbo90]

Brilliant..........stroke of luck it was spotted (especially at this time of year) otherwise i fear the worst foor the poor little fella, great work by all, especially the RNLI who do a sterling job.

[HUMBER P4VWL]

Great work! Even better spot!!! Saw your post on FB.

It wouldn't hav lasted long at this time of year.

[Bigmuz7]

Wow .. thanks guys .. I'd be worried to hell if I lost my spaniel ... glad to know you boys think this is that important .. I'd go the mile to save any person for sure ..and I know a hound doesent rate for many ..but they do to me.. mine is my best working buddy

[willk]

Originally Posted by Bigmuz7

Wow .. thanks guys

Does that include the two deer they rescued and released too?

[Bigmuz7]

Originally Posted by willk

Does that include the two deer they rescued and released too?

Course not I'd have shot those fookers ...

[Mr Flibble]

Well done 250kts . Thats a nice wee dog. If it's owners don't show up theres a home for him up here. My Brittany could do with a boat buddy.

[willk]

Originally Posted by Bigmuz7

Course not I'd have shot those fookers ...

Yes, my wall says that you are not a fan of the Cervine race :-)