Moelfre RNLI volunteers rescue man who attempted to rescue a dog

The ILB was launched within five minutes and was quickly on scene at Porth Helaeth, between Lligwy and Moelfre. On arrival, the crew found a man clambering ashore who was suffering from cold water immersion. He swam some 300 meters out, to try and rescue his Labrador dog and luckily, he made it back to shore. The dog was also able to get back to shore and did not suffer any harm. Following first aid on scene and warming the casualty, with the aid of Moelfre Coastguard team he was assisted back to his caravan to be reunited with the family.

Moelfre Lifeboat station mechanic Vince Jones said, “Although human nature is to help, we strongly advise people not to attempt to self-rescue of animals in the water and leave it to the Lifeboat or Coastguard teams”.

For further information, please contact Phil Williams, Moelfre Lifeboat Press Officer, on 0777 3979910

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