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Large dog rescued after refusing to move

Evie LakeBBC News, North East and Cumbria
News imageWMRT A large, brown dog looking over its shoulder. It is on a boat with a red lifejacket on. People can be seen sitting around the dog.WMRT
The dog and two walkers were rescued by WMRT on Saturday

A mountain rescue team spent more than three hours helping a dog who refused to move.

Wasdale Mountain Rescue Team (WMRT) was called out by police to Wastwater Screes in the Lake District on Saturday after the 30kg (66lb) dog would not walk any further.

The area, which has loose boulders is on the bank of Wast Water, underneath Illgill Head and Whin Rigg.

WMRT said the dog and two walkers were safely brought to the landing area and walked back to their campsite.

WRMT said the callout lasted nearly three and a half hours, finishing at 21:25.

News imageWMRT A mountain rescue Land Rover backing into the water on a pebble beach. A red boat is attached to the back of it. Mountains can be seen in the background.WMRT
Two walkers and a dog were brought to safety from Wastwater Screes

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