Latest News About RNLI Ilfracombe aids dog on capsized coast path

Updated 2026-06-17 19:18

was seen at the Capstone area on the Devon coast, an animal fell onto rocks about 4pm on 15 May; coastguard teams couldn't reach it by land. an inshore lifeboat was dispatched, the dog was recovered by a volunteer, and they were brought to the lifeboat station, and later reunited with the owners. The incident was witnessed in choppy sea conditions. It prompted safety reminders. advocating keeping dogs on leads near dangerous coastal zones.

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Ilfracombe Lifeboat Dog Rescue: volunteer swept into water as dog saved — Mogaz

A dog that fell from a path at Capstone in Ilfracombe was pulled to safety after an RNLI volunteer was swept into the water while trying to save it. The animal went over the edge at around 4pm on Friday May 15 and landed on the rocks below the cliff. A HM Coastguard crew was called out first, but could not reach the dog by land. RNLI Ilfracombe then launched an inshore lifeboat shortly after 4pm to try to reach the animal by sea, as video footage showed a volunteer with the dog in his arms at...

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