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BBC News
20-05-2025
- Climate
- BBC News
Stranded dog rescued from rising ride by coastguard in Wirral
A dog which became stranded on a sandbank off the coast of Wirral was rescued by the coastguard.A large crowd gathered near Leasowe Lighthouse after the dog, named Lola, had become cut off off by a fast-rising Coastguard Rescue Team attended the scene on Monday afternoon and brought the frightened animal to leader Paul Ambrose reminded the public of the dangers of attempting to make their own rescue attempts. "Dogs are part of our families, and it's natural to want to help them when they're in danger, but entering the water to save a pet can put human lives at serious risk," he said."The best action is to stay put, keep eyes on the dog, and call 999 asking for the coastguard." Lola had slipped her lead during a walk and dashed onto the beach, the team said in a post on McCahill, who raised the alarm, said some people had considered trying to swim out to the dog, before the coastguard arrived and launched a rescue still spooked, eventually began swimming toward rescuers and was safely brought aboard. Ms McCahill described the rescue teams as "absolute heroes"."Without their swift action this afternoon, this little dog would have drowned," she said."Thank goodness it all ended positively."Mr Ambrose said: "A fantastic team effort all around, well done everyone." Listen to the best of BBC Radio Merseyside on Sounds and follow BBC Merseyside on Facebook, X, and Instagram. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230.
BBC News
25-02-2025
- Climate
- BBC News
Pregnant sheep in Kirkby-in-Furness rescued from mud
A pregnant sheep spooked by dogs had to be helped after getting stuck in Coastguard Rescue Team was called to help rescue the animal near Kirkby-in-Furness railway station, in Cumbria, at 16:27 GMT on sheep had been scared by some dogs off their leads and had tried to jump a gully to escape, the team said, but "being weighed down with lambs, this pregnant ewe didn't make it".Before the coastguard could arrive on the scene, members of the public were able to help the sheep and the team stood down. "This incident could have escalated quickly," a spokesperson said. "Please keep your dogs on a lead when there are sheep about, especially during lambing season." Follow BBC Cumbria on X, Facebook, Nextdoor and Instagram.
BBC News
09-02-2025
- General
- BBC News
'Heartbreak' as dog dies after falling from Bridlington cliff
A dog has died after falling from a teams from Bridlington and Filey were called out to reports a dog had gone over a cliff edge near Sewerby Cricket Club in East Yorkshire on dog was found approximately 15ft (4.5m) down on a "precarious ledge that was crumbling" and despite attempts to rescue the animal, it fell and Coastguard Rescue Team (BCRT) said it was the third incident this year involving dogs that have not survived and described it as a "heartbreaking outcome". "This is a heartbreaking outcome for both the owners and the team, who always strive for a positive resolution, but unfortunately, this was not possible this time," a statement said."It serves as an important reminder to always keep dogs on a lead, especially near cliff edges, when walking along the coast."BCRT said a technical rope was quickly constructed, but just before a member of the rescue team could go down the cliff, the dog moved and was soon out of sight. The statement added: "The technician proceeded to the ledge and continued down the steep chalk cliffs, only to discover that the dog had succumbed to the injuries sustained in the fall and was found deceased at the bottom."Listen to highlights from Hull and East Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here.
