A DOG was rescued from the sea last week by a crew from the local lifeboat station in Newcastle.
The station’s inshore lifeboat, Eliza, was launched around 7.40pm last Wednesday night (31 July) following reports of a dog in the water off Murlough beach.
There were concerns that the pet’s owner may have entered the water to try and rescue the dog.
“Newcastle RNLI volunteer crew launched the inshore lifeboat after the Coastguard received a call about a dog in distress in the water close to Murlough beach,” explained a spokesperson for the RNLI in Newcastle.
“The lifeboat was launched as it was feared the dog’s owner may have attempted to enter the water to rescue the dog.
“The volunteer crew of three quickly located the dog, which was struggling to stay afloat.
“The crew managed to retrieve the dog from the water and secured it on the lifeboat before making their way to the owner at Murlough beach.”
The dog, named Thor, was met at the beach by its owner.
Speaking after the call out, Newcastle Lifeboat Operations Manager, Dave Bowden, said: “Thanks to the swift and coordinated actions of our volunteer crew and Newcastle Coastguard this dog was rescued and brought to safety.
“Our advice is never to enter the water after your dog but try and call them to you from a place of safety.
If you are concerned call 999 and ask for the coastguard…