Crosshaven RNLI assist person & dogs at Roberts Head

A man who scrambled down a cliff to retreive his dog, ended up up being evacuated from the cliff base by Crosshaven RNLI lifeboat.

At 6.10pm this evening, Valentia Coast Guard tasked the lifeboat with volunteers Vincent Fleming, Denis Cronin and Kieran Coniry to the incident at Barry Head. Oysterhaven and Crosshaven Coast Guard units were at the cliff top, but the casualty was unwilling to face the steep ascent. Helmsman Kieran Coniry skilfully brought the lifeboat to within wading distance of the shore where the man and his two dogs were brought onboard. The casualty was put ashore into the care of the Coast Guard at Nohoval Cove.

Commenting on the incident, RNLI deputy launching authority, Patsy Fegan said “This incident underlines the fact that members of the public should think carefully before chasing after pets which in turn may put them in a position of danger. Thankfully, this service had a good outcome.”