Latest News About RNLI Ilfracombe aids dog on capsized coast path

Updated 2026-06-17 19:18

was seen at the Capstone path by Ilfracombe, the dog fell onto the rocks about 4pm on May 15; land access failed for coastguards. responders dispatched the inshore lifeboat, a volunteer recovered the dog, and they were brought to the lifeboat station, before being reunited with the owners. Witnesses reported choppy seas during the event. It prompted safety reminders. to keep dogs on leads in unsafe coastal spots.

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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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