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Dog rescued from under pier during rising tide

News imageIsland Echo Orange RNLI lifeboat with two men onboard - one if holding his hand out towards a wet black and white dog standing on the edge of a pier with sea lapping at its legs.Island Echo
The dog was found stranded on a ledge under the pier on Tuesday night

A dog has been rescued by a lifeboat crew after becoming stranded under a pier and cut off by a rising tide.

The border collie became trapped under Ryde Pier on the Isle of Wight on Tuesday at about 22:15 GMT.

Bembridge and Ventnor Coastguard Rescue Team, along with the RNLI's inshore lifeboat from Bembridge, were sent to locate the dog, found cold and soaking wet under the gangway.

RNLI crews were able to get the dog onboard the inshore lifeboat and back to safety where coastguards reunited him with his very relieved and thankful owner.

News imageIsland Echo Black and White Border Collie dog sat down in front of a woman who is crouched in front of the dog holding it's head - a member of the coastguard is standing behind the dog.Island Echo
The dog was brought back to safety by the RNLI crew and coastguards and reunited with its owner
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