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Newcastle RNLI comes to aid of dog in distress

Lifeboats News Release

Newcastle’s inshore lifeboat, Eliza, was launched following reports of a dog in the water off Murlough beach, with concerns the owner may have entered the water to try and rescue the dog.

inshore lifeboat at sea moving through the water

RNLI/Sean McConkey

Newcastle inshore lifeboat

At approximately 7.40pm on Wednesday (31 July) Newcastle RNLI volunteer crew launched the inshore lifeboat after the Coastguard received a call about a dog in distress in the water close to Murlough beach. The lifeboat was launched as it was feared the dog’s owner may have attempted to enter the water to rescue the dog.

The volunteer crew of three quickly located the dog which was struggling to stay afloat. The crew managed to retrieve the dog from the water and secured it on the lifeboat before making their way to the owner at Murlough beach.

The dog was met at the beach by his owner.

Speaking after the call out, Dave Bowden, Newcastle RNLI Lifeboat Operations Manager, said: ‘Thanks to the swift and coordinated actions of our volunteer crew and Newcastle Coastguard this dog was rescued and brought to safety. Our advice is never to enter the water after your dog but to try and call them back to you from a place of safety. If you are concerned call 999 and ask for the Coastguard.’

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Black german shephard dog with brown socks and feet, lookign a bit damp lying on teh floor at home

Karen Millar

Thor, the rescued dog, still looking wet but relaxing at home

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