Lucky dog named Buttons narrowly avoids death after falling from 150ft cliff – as relieved owner says she’ll ‘never forgive herself’ after walking her without a lead
- Pooch plunges over the edge of a cliff sparking major rescue effort in Bridlington
- Rescue team winch down the cliff and bring Buttons back up in a rescue bag
- The dog is left ‘dazed’ while relieved owner says huge thanks to coastguard
A dog is lucky to be alive after falling from the top of a 150ft (45m) cliff.
Sandra Costin was walking Buttons off a lead when the pooch plunged over the edge, sparking a huge rescue effort.
A coastguard team sent to rescue her first set out to catch sight of her at the bottom of the cliff while others winched down to place her in a rescue bag and brought her back to the top.
The dog suffered no injuries during the incident but Ms Costin said her pet was simply ‘dazed’ and suffered no major injuries.
The drama happened near Thornwick Bay Holiday Park in Bridlington, East Yorkshire.
The cliff where Buttons the pooch plunged over the edge sparking a huge rescue effort
A crew from Bridlington Coastguard Rescue Team set up a winch to try to save her
Buttons is finally safe and back on solid ground after her ordeal in Bridlington, East Yorkshire
Ms Costin said: ‘A big thank you from Button and her family, to the brave men and women who rescued her.
‘They saved our beautiful girl and brought her back to us, she doesn’t appear to have any major injuries.
‘But she is shocked and dazed and now resting at home.
‘I was very stupid walking her without the lead on but she loves to run around. I will never forgive myself for putting her and those brave men at risk. I can never thank [them] enough.’
A Bridlington Coastguard Rescue Team spokesperson said: ‘The coastguard team arrived on scene and deployed spotters to get visual on the dog.
‘Once located it was decided that a technical cliff rescue setup would be the best method of extracting the dog from the beach.
‘Two technicians descended the 45m cliff and were met by a very friendly dog.
‘The dog was placed in an animal rescue bag and taken back up the cliff into the care of its owners and to the vets.
‘This is an important reminder that when walking dogs on cliff top paths ensure they are kept on a lead.
‘Should anything happen, never put yourself in danger, dial 999 and ask for the coastguard.
The spokesperson paid tribute to Flamborough RNLI, which launched a backup rescue method and provided safety cover for the cliff technicians during the incident on Thursday.
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