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Wirral Coastguard Rescue Team were called to reports of a stranded dog near Leasowe Lighthouse in Moreton today, Monday, May 19(Image: Wirral Coastguard Rescue Team)<\/p>\nWorried members of the public stood on the tideline “offering treats, clapping and whistling”<\/p>\n
17:14, 19 May 2025Updated 17:19, 19 May 2025<\/p>\n
Wirral Coastguard Rescue Team were called to reports of a stranded dog near Leasowe Lighthouse in Moreton today, Monday, May 19(Image: Wirral Coastguard Rescue Team)<\/p>\n
Concerned beach-goers gathered at the shoreline of a Wirral beach this afternoon after a dog was left stranded by the incoming tide. Wirral<\/a> Coastguard Rescue Team were called to reports of a stranded dog near Leasowe Lighthouse in Moreton today, Monday, May 19.<\/p>\n When Coastguard Rescue Officers arrived, they found a frightened dog, Lola, stranded on a sandbank, unable to return due to the rising water.<\/p>\n Lola had slipped her lead during a walk and dashed onto the beach.<\/p>\n Two Coastguard Officers launched a rescue sled, while RNLI Hoylake<\/a> Lifeboat Station Hovercraft was dispatched for safety cover.<\/p>\n Encouraged by worried members of the public who were stood on the tideline “offering treats, clapping and whistling”, Lola, still spooked, eventually began swimming toward rescuers and was safely brought aboard the rescue sled. She was returned to shore and reunited with her owner.<\/p>\n HM Coastguard Officer in Charge Paul Ambrose: “A huge thank you to everyone on the shore who helped by offering treats, clapping, and whistling to encourage Lola, your support made a big difference!<\/p>\n “Dogs are part of our families, and it\u2019s natural to want to help them when they\u2019re in danger. But entering the water to save a pet can put human lives at serious risk.<\/p>\n “The best action is to stay put, keep eyes on the dog, and call 999 asking for the Coastguard. Our trained teams can handle these situations and help bring pets home safely without endangering people.<\/p>\n “A fantastic team effort all around\u2014well done everyone!”<\/p>\n For the latest news and breaking news visit liverpoolecho.co.uk\/news<\/a>.<\/p>\n Get all the big headlines, pictures, analysis, opinion and video on the stories that matter to you by signing up to our daily and breaking newsletter<\/a>.<\/p>\n Sign up to our breaking news newsletter here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Follow us on Twitter<\/a> @LivECHONews<\/a> – the official Liverpool ECHO Twitter account – real news in real time.<\/p>\n![\"](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/0_Dog-rescue-2.jpg\")
Lola had slipped her lead during a walk and dashed onto the beach(Image: Wirral Coastguard Rescue Team)<\/p>\n