COASTGUARDS REMIND DOG OWNERS TO KEEP DOGS ON A LEAD NEAR CLIFF EDGES


At 11:20pm Sunday, Tenby Coastguard Rescue Team was tasked by Milford Haven Coastguard MRCC to respond to a Police report of a dog over the cliff at the Esplanade, Tenby.

Tenby Coastguards arrived at the scene and located a five year border terrier cross some 30 feet down the cliff in undergrowth.  Rope Technician Kris Steele was lowered by the team to recover Taffy from the cliff and the team were able to reunite him with his owner. 

They had been returning to their car when the evening’s firework display at Tenby harbour started.  Taffy broke his chain lead, bolted towards the Esplanade and it was some time before the group managed to locate him from his barking.  Not knowing who to contact for help, the group contacted the Police.

Dave Miller, Sector Manger for South Pembrokeshire said:
“Taffy’s owners sensibly decided not to attempt to rescue him, but to contact the emergency services. You should always keep your dog on a lead when near cliff edges, as Taffy’s owners did.

“If your dog does go over the edge of a cliff, you shouldn’t attempt to rescue them unless properly trained and equipped to do so, call 999 and ask for the Coastguard.  You could also check the advice given by the RSPCA for fireworks if you think they might distress your dog when out on the coast.” 

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