Troon inshore lifeboat assists in dog rescue at Saltcoats
At 11.17am on Sunday 10 June 2018 Belfast Coastguard requested the launch of the D class inshore lifeboat after reports of a dog in difficulty in the water off Saltcoats.
Please don’t get yourself into danger while trying to rescue a family pet from the water.
It's important to keep yourself safe when you walk your dog at the coast. Please remember:
- Keep your dog on a lead if you are close to cliff edges or fast flowing rivers.
- If your dog goes into the water or gets stuck in mud, don't go after it. Move to a place that your dog can get to safely and call their name - they'll probably get out by themselves.
- If you're worried about your dog, call 999 and ask for the Coastguard.
RNLI Media Contacts: Andrew Limond, volunteer lifeboat press officer at Troon, 01292 314414 lifeboattroon@gmail.com
Henry Weaver, RNLI Press Officer for Scotland, 01738 642946, 07771 943026, henry_weaver@rnli.org.uk
Gemma McDonald, RNLI Regional Media Officer for Scotland, 01738 642956, 07826 900639, gemma_mcdonald@rnli.org.uk
Or contact RNLI Public Relations on 01202 336789.
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