Dog rescued at Old Harry

 

A family walk to Old Harry turned into an emergency this afternoon when “Lillii” took a tumble over the cliff falling about 80ft. 

Coastguard teams from Swanage and St Albans (Worth) were tasked by Solent Coastguard who received the 999 call from the family. On arrival the Coastguard team made the decision to request the lifeboat as it would be a safer recovery rather than deploying a Coastguard down the cliff to the small bay. 

Both Swanage RNLI Lifeboats were tasked with the inshore lifeboat heading in shore to pick up the dog.  

The lifeboat then headed to South beach to meet other Coastguards and the family. 

lillii was taken straight to a vet and we have just heard there has been fractures to a knee joint and toes.  She will be staying at the Vets for a few days. 

The family thanked everyone involved today. 

When near cliffs please keep dogs on leads - In an emergency 999 Coastguard