Rescuers in the Lake District said a casualty was ‘very lucky’ after falling more than 300ft from a notorious ridge.
Members of Keswick Mountain Rescue Team had to show dogged determination as they approached their subject on Sharp Edge: a six-stone rottweiler.
The 38kg dog had slipped off the edge and landed precariously and was stuck on a rocky slab sloping at 45 degrees.
The team was alerted about 3.10pm today and four members made their way to the site on Blencathra.
A spokesperson said: “This looked as if it would be a somewhat problematic rescue.
“But while they were en route, the dog fell off, and went 100m down the fell towards Scales Tarn.
“The owner reported that the dog was standing, which sounded positive; and shortly afterwards, team members at the scene were able to report that the animal appeared unhurt, apart from cuts and abrasions, and was able to walk.”
Rescuers made arrangements for the dog to be assessed at a local vet once the owner had brought it down from the hill.
The spokesperson said it was ‘a very lucky dog’.
Altogether, 11 volunteer team members were involved in the rescue, which lasted 2¼ hours. It was the Keswick team’s 24th callout of the year.
Jhimmy
04 April 2013The dog owner will pay the vet a fee for the dog's examination and yet the MRT will get nothing. Will someone please explain the justification in that?
Sheeny
04 April 2013What a waste of time and effort. Too many dogs out on the fells - nah too many irresponsible owners. How many take their dogs S***e home?
Grimandave
05 April 2013Or throw poo-bags in trees?
Chris Valmor
06 April 2013What is wrong with you idiots?"Too many dogs on the fells"!?! Irresponsible owners? Are they your fells? and what would be the right number of dogs on the fells? I'm surprised you're not complaining about the amount of sheep? Too many twisty miseries on the fells desperate for something to complain about for me. Guarantee you're one of those weirdo's that don't say Hi. And taking sh**e back home with you? I never see dog sh** in the fells, maybes i have but do not concern myself about it in the vastness of the fells amongst the sheep, fox and rabbit s**t.
And how do you know the MRT will get nothing? The MRT are an autonomous VOLUNTARY organisation that chose to respond to this incident with their expertise. I am sure the grateful owner will remunerate the MRT as they see fit at their discretion without having to justify anything to you avengers.
Cory Fraser
07 April 2013Well said Chris.
Rhona Hewitson
07 April 2013Agree Christopher
Carl Sharpe
07 April 2013Bang on Chris!
I'm not sure the owner should have done Sharp Edge with a dog in the first place, but glad he's ok. No-one likes to see an animal hurt.
As for poo...seriously?! You're outside in the wild, there is poo everywhere! Get over it Sheeny!
Caveman
07 April 2013ok to take a dog but come on!! A rotty? Nimble it is not . Trouble is, if people are not charged for bad decisions they will not learn by their mistakes. How many lives were risked to save a dog? A dog always wants to please and is at the mercy of its owner. Shame on you!! That said glad it is ok!!!
paul sharpe
08 April 2013what about rescue dogs sheeny sould they be barred from the hills and how many sheperds do you see carrying a poo bag, man up and enjoy country life and no i wouldnt personaly take a dog up stridding or sharp edge but thats up to the owners to know there dogs abilities
Sean
08 April 2013HI I recently took my 2yr old English Springer Spaniel up Sharp edge, it was his first Grade 1 scramble , the weather was amazing (October 2012), sunny and the edge was nice and dry, dog owners simply just need to be aware of their dogs ability and the conditions on the ground.
I always pick up my dog's poops, and carry it out in a BDH bottle strapped on to my daysack.
my Dog Has a harness incase he gets a little suck so I can pick him up safely.
Dog owners take your dogs out and have fun but be sensible to what your dog can do and what you are confident in doing
Sean
Winter ML Qualified
Medleys Dad
08 April 2013I was once held up on Striding by two blokes trying to manhandle a Rotty down the chimney at the end of the edge. We were going the other way. It was 50 50 as to whether they were going to fall off themselves or drop the poor animal to an unpleasant death. I was apalled at this cruelty. My Lakeland Terrier is a regular companion on the fells, but I would never endanger him. Dog breeds are designed for different things - many breeds woudl have absolutely no problem with Sharp. For others it would be silly. As a dog loving fellwalker this makes me cross. As to the other stuff about poo etc - leave it out. The only poo probs in the Lakes are from humans - esp 3 Peakers who seem totreat Scafell Pike as one big toilet. So, some dog owners are knobs - like this one - most of us are not
Ian Jones
09 April 2013All you dog shit apologists are free to smear an equal amount of dog shit in their cars as I will sheep shit in mine. Let's see who gets home without vomiting.