Dog has lucky escape thanks to rescue services after falling off cliff in Hastings

The Hastings Coastguard team was called out to support the fire service following a report of a dog having gone over the cliffs in Hastings Old Town, according to a statement on the coastguard’s Facebook page.

The team reported that, upon arrival, East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service (ESFRS) had already managed to locate and access the dog, without the need for a rope rescue by the coastguard.

The dog was thankfully returned unharmed to its owners and the coastguard was stood down.

While the pooch was given a lucky escape, the coastguard has issued a warning to dog owners walking in the area.

The rescue team said: “As the summer approaches, we would remind people to keep their dogs on leads if walking near the cliffs.”