Lucky dog rescued by Coastguard off Cork coast

Lucky dog rescued by Coastguard off Cork coast

A member of the Coastguard was lowered over the edge of the cliff to rescue the dog in distress. Pic: The Old Head/Seven Heads Coastguard.

A dog had a lucky escape today after he fell from a cliff and had to be rescued by emergency services.

The canine fell from a cliff near Garrylucas beach and the owners rang the Coastguard who responded to the incident along with An Garda Siochana.

The cliff rescue team set up and lowered a climber to rescue the dog.

Posting on Facebook, the Coastguard said the incident highlighted the importance of calling 999/112.

The emergency services also reiterated that members of the public should never attempt a rescue in situations like this.

“Our team have the training, equipment and expertise to carry out a swift rescue in these conditions,” the Coastguard posted.

More in this section

New rail station near Blackpool gets planning green light New rail station near Blackpool gets planning green light
In pictures: Celebrations held to mark 20th anniversary of Rubicon Centre In pictures: Celebrations held to mark 20th anniversary of Rubicon Centre
Council plans to build pontoon at Sherkin Island's Abbey pier Council plans to build pontoon at Sherkin Island's Abbey pier

Sponsored Content

Big Beach Clean 2026: Final call to join 7,000 Clean Coasts volunteers  Big Beach Clean 2026: Final call to join 7,000 Clean Coasts volunteers 
CS Skoda September 2026 In every hidden detail, Tapestry for Ireland captures who we are
When it comes to supporting education for children with special needs, every little helps a lot When it comes to supporting education for children with special needs, every little helps a lot
Contact Us Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited

Add Echolive.ie to your home screen - easy access to Cork news, views, sport and more