A Scots dog walker embarked on a four-hour rescue mission to save a stranded Octopus she found washed up in Bo'ness Harbour.
Zara Brodie spotted the creature while out for a walk with her puppy Gunner at the beauty spot in Falkirk on Tuesday morning.
The 34-year-old's Border Collie had dashed towards the water to go for a swim when she noticed the bright orange octopus lying sprawled out on the rocks.