Animal Rescue

Fire control received a call this evening from Coastguard requesting our assistance with a dog that was stuck on a cliff near Branscombe. Following attempts by Coastguard to rescue the dog using different methods, they were unfortunately unable to reach the dog. 

Control informed an animal rescue tactical advisor who contacted coastguard officers on scene to get an understanding of the current situation. Based on information fed from scene to the officer, the officer attended the incident to see what resources would need to be mobilised by control. The officer confirmed 1 fire appliance from Sidmouth and the animal rescue team from Exmouth were required.

Once control mobilised the requested resources, the on scene officer confirmed that 1 dog was stuck on cliff face approx 10-15 meters up from the beach. The officer was awaiting the arrival of requested resources to be able to formulate and plan and brief fire crews and coastguard teams.

Update @ 00:10 - crews confirmed plan had been formulated and both agencies on scene were briefed. Crews were assessing scene for safe access and were getting to work with 1x 13.5m ladder and Safety at height harnesses to attempt to reach the dog.

Final update - Crews have confirmed they successfully rescued 1 dog safe and well using 1x 13.5m ladder, Safety at height harnesses and a canine snare. Once the dog was rescued, it was reunited with its owner. These are the full and final details.