Safety warning after man's dog slips down rocks onto Cornwall beach and pair get cut off
They had to be rescued by the RNLI lifeboat after the owner followed his pet
Last updated 27th Sep 2021
A warning has gone out after a man and his dog got cut off on a remote beach in north Cornwall.
The RNLI says the owner followed his pet after it slipped down rocks at Jackets Point near Delabole.
The Boscastle and Polzeath Coastguard Rescue Teams were scrambled last week.
However due to the tricky position, the pair had to be rescued by Port Isaac Lifeboat,
Posting on Facebook, HM Coastguard crews said:
Port Isaac RNLI posted: "At 14:53 on Wednesday 22nd September Polzeath Coastguard and Boscastle Coastguard Team were called to reports of a man and his dog cut off on the western edge of Jackets Point.
"The dog had slipped down the rock onto the beach, the owner followed and ended up being unable to navigate back up the cliff.
"On inspection both Coastguard teams agreed that a rope recovery was possible but a recovery by sea was safer. Port Isaac inshore lifeboat “Pride of Port Isaac Goeth Porthusek” was launched.
"The volunteer crew arrived on scene and were guided in to the casualty, an assessment was carried out and life jacket placed on the casualty prior to extracting by sea.
"The casualty and his dog were taken safely back to Port Isaac where they were staying for the week.
"The boat was refuelled and readied for service.
"Thanks to all who responded".
The incident was one of several rescues carried out last week and has sparked a warning from the Maritime and Coastguard Agency.
The MCA said: "As the lighter evenings start to fade, don’t let the sun go down on safety by taking note of changing dangers at the coast.
"From choppier and chillier seas to tide changes and unstable clifftop edges – please take care in the colder months ahead and follow our top tips:
🌊 Check tides and conditions before you go
⚡️ Stay back from stormy seas and cliff edges
🌙 Get back before dark
"Take a phone, make it home: Emergency at the coast? Call 999 Coastguard".