April 15, 2024 - 330 views
A lifeboat crew was quickly scrambled on Saturday evening after receiving a distress call about a dog in the water near Pigeon's Cove on the Great Orme.
There were concerns that the dog's owner might have also entered the water to try to rescue the dog.
The dedicated volunteer crew of four on Llandudno’s D-Class Lifeboat 'Dr Barbara Saunderson', swiftly reached the scene at 6:11 pm and, aided by Llandudno Coastguard, located the struggling dog.
Upon seeing the lifeboat arrive on the scene, the owner managed to reach safety as the crew approached the dog, which was visibly struggling to stay afloat and trying to find any available ledge to cling onto on the cliff face.
The crew members managed to retrieve the dog, secure a lead on him, and slowly navigated back to the old slipway where Llandudno Coastguard personnel were ready to assist. The dog was wrapped in blankets to keep him warm and ensure his well-being.
An RNLI spokesperson said "Thanks to the swift and coordinated efforts of the RNLI team and Coastguard, the dog was safely rescued and brought to safety, showcasing the dedication and compassion of our local emergency responders in protecting both humans and animals in need."
