A dog was rescued after falling off a Dun Laoghaire pier and getting trapped under rocks.
And the RNLI crew in Dun Laoghaire have issued a warning to pet owners after they rescued the poor pup who was stuck under breakwater rocks yesterday.
Volunteers saved Thor, a five-year-old black Labrador dog on Thursday after he fell off the Eastern Marina pier.
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He fell into a small opening and was almost hidden beneath the rocks.
A bystander called 999 at 9.52am and the inshore lifeboat launched within five minutes.
The extraction was challenging for the crew, but they managed to save Thor and bring him onboard the lifeboat before reuniting him with his owners.
The Labrador suffered head injuries in the incident.
Dun Laoghaire RNLI Helm Gary Hayes added: “We would remind anyone walking a dog at the coast to keep them on a lead if close to cliff edges, piers, and paths near the sea.
“If your pet does go into the water or gets stuck in mud, don’t go in after them but rather move to a place where you can safely get to and call them as they may be able to get out themselves.
“If you are worried that your pet may be in danger, call 999 or 112 and ask for the Coast Guard.”
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