The inshore lifeboat was requested to launch by Humber Coastguard just before 4:45pm on Thursday following reports of a dog swimming out to sea just to the south of Blyth Harbour in Northumberland. During the rescue the Coastguard informed the crew that a fishing vessel was now alongside and shadowing the dog which was make its way back to shore.
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Once the lifeboat arrived on scene two of the volunteer crew entered the water in an attempt to encourage the dog back towards the beach before a member of the public attached a lead and the dog was safely reunited with its owner. The RNLI said the lifeboat was launched for fear that the owner or a member of the public may attempt to swim after the dog and get into difficulty themselves.
Lifeboat Deputy Launching Authority (DLA) Paul Raine said: “It’s good to see that someone knew what to do and called the coastguard on 999 for help instead of attempting to go after the animal themselves. I would advise any animal owners who find themselves in a similar situation to do the same.”
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