> At a Glance
> – Dog missing since Jan. 3 was spotted on a narrow cliff ledge near Trebarwith
> – Boscastle Coastguard lowered a technician to retrieve the animal
> – The pup emerged unharmed and reunited with its owners
> – Why it matters: Quick teamwork between the public and rescue teams saved a pet from a potentially fatal fall
A New Year’s scare turned into relief when a dog that vanished Sunday was found stranded halfway down a 100-foot cliff in Cornwall and safely brought back to solid ground.
Dawn Alert
The call came in at 5:45 a.m. EST on Monday, Jan. 5, after a passer-by noticed the missing dog perched on a slim ledge near Trebarwith. The exposed position, well above the beach, prompted an immediate response.
- Boscastle Coastguard assigned a qualified cliff technician to the descent
- Polzeath Coastguard provided backup on scene
- Crews rigged ropes so the rescuer could reach the animal without dislodging rocks
The Rescue
The technician made contact and found the dog uninjured-and, according to the coastguard, “very pleased to see the coastguard team.” After a quick health check, the pup was secured in a harness and hauled back to the cliff top where its owners waited.
| Step | Time (approx.) | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Spotting | 10:45 a.m. local | Alert raised |
| Rope prep | ~30 min | Safety lines set |
| Descent & lift | ~45 min | Dog recovered |
| Reunion | Immediate | Owners present |
Boscastle Coastguard praised the cooperative effort, noting that teamwork, training, and the early sighting report combined for a smooth operation.
Key Takeaways
- A vigilant member of the public triggered the lifesaving response
- Specialist cliff-rescue training allowed a single-technician descent with backup
- The dog was checked on-site and showed no signs of injury
The successful cliff rescue, one of many along Cornwall’s rugged shoreline, ended the holiday scare on a happy note for both the pet and its relieved owners.
