Flamborough RNLI lifeboat launched to dog fallen over cliff
Flamborough RNLI volunteer lifeboat crew launched on Friday 29 June after a dog had fallen 65 metres from cliffs near Thornwick bay.
Flamborough RNLI lifeboat launched at 8.32 am at the request of Bridlington Coastguard, following reports that a dog had fallen over the 65 metre cliff at Sanwick, north of Thornwick bay.
On arrival at the scene two volunteer crew swam ashore to search for the dog at the bottom of the cliffs. The dog was located inside a cave having suffered what appeared to be only minor injuries. The dog was taken aboard the RNLI Atlantic 85 inshore lifeboat and was taken to South Landing where he was re united with his owners and waiting Coastguard personnel.
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