In an incredible stroke of luck a springer spaniel dog has been safely rescued after plummeting over 150 feet down the Flamborough Head cliffs on the coast of East Yorkshire. The owner called the emergency services in panic on Sunday.

In what can only be described as a nothing short of a miracle the 12 year old springer, called Sharna, was found swimming in the sea by the RNLI lifeboat crew, who were gob-smacked the dog had survived. Even the dog’s owner was so over come by the shock of the incident that she too required medical attention.

Nigel Atkinson, RNLI volunteer lifeboat crew member, said: “The dog was frightened and shaking, but appeared otherwise unharmed. It is vitally important that people keep their dogs on leads when walking them on the cliff top to avoid this happening. Owners often get into serious danger trying to rescue their pets themselves, thankfully this time there was a happy ending, but this is not always the case.” [Source - bbc.co.uk]

It has been reported that during 2010 there were 227 dog accidents on British coasts that needed the assistance of the emergency services, demonstrating to dog owners the importance of having dog insurance in place to cover injuries, trauma or medical treatment resulting from such unexpected events.