Canine Rescued After Plunging 60m Down Waterfall Close to Moffat

In a daring rescue operation, a canine was saved after plummeting 60 meters (197ft) down a waterfall close to Moffat in Dumfries and Galloway.The proprietor instantly sought assist when his Jack Russell terrier fell into the Gray Mare’s Tail round 14:45 on Sunday.

Upon receiving the alert, Moffat Mountain Rescue Staff (MRT) was notified, and 15 devoted volunteers promptly arrived on the scene.After finding the canine, Louis, in one of many decrease swimming pools, the crew devised a meticulous plan utilizing ropes to decrease a crew member down the waterfall. Fastidiously securing the canine in an animal rescue bag, they safely transported Louis again to the automobile park, the place it joyfully reunited with its proprietor.

Regardless of the numerous fall, apart from a slight limp, Louis gave the impression to be in good well being.

A spokesperson from Moffat MRT expressed, “Louis was efficiently retrieved from the bottom of the waterfall and was overjoyed to be reunited along with his proprietor. Though not acquainted with the realm, we offered them with details about an area veterinarian who might assess Louis’ situation after the ordeal. The proprietor made the suitable determination by contacting the police, enabling mountain rescue to conduct the search and rescue operation within the most secure method potential. We want Louis a swift restoration.”

The waterfall in query, often called Gray Mare’s Tail, ranks among the many tallest in the UK, cascading 60 meters from Loch Skeen.