Latest News About RNLI Ilfracombe aids dog on capsized coast path

Updated 2026-06-17 19:18

was seen at the Capstone path on the Devon coast, an animal fell onto the rocks about 4pm on 15 May; land routes were blocked for responders. the inshore lifeboat was sent, a volunteer pulled the dog to safety, and they were brought to the lifeboat station, and later reunited with its owners. Witnesses reported choppy seas during the event. Officials issued warnings along the coast. to keep dogs leashed in hazardous coastal areas.

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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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