"I don't know how she's ok" - Dog rescued after falling 20ft on the North Coast

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Sunday, 21 October 2018 08:38

By Q Radio News

Coastguard and fire crews have rescued a dog who fell 20ft down a cliff on the North Coast.

Two-year-old, Sheltie Rhea jumped fell over the back of the wall at Mussenden Temple yesterday afternoon.

Her owner, Maria Weimer rang 999 at around 3.30pm and coastguard teams were send from Coleraine and Ballycastle.

They used a rope rescue to save Rhea from the cliff face.

Yesterday evening Maria said "She's 100%, she fell 20ft I don't know how she's ok. Now she's just looking at me wanting her dinner!".

(MATT STEELE/MCAULEY MULTIMEDIA)

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