THE crew from Lizard RNLI were called out on Monday, August 25 after reports of a dog and possibly its family being cut off by the swelling tide in Kynance Cove.

Paged at 5.59pm, following a launch request received from Falmouth Coastguard, RNLB Rose arrived on scene in Kynance Cove at 6.18pm.

Mullion Coastguard Rescue Team and Porthoustock Coastguard Rescue Team were also in attendance.

Lizard RNLI crew launch to rescue at Kynance Cove 2.
(Picture: Geoff Squibb)

The coxswain and crew had received confirmed information that the dogs’ owners had been rescued and bought to safety by the owner and a team member of the Kynance Cove Cafe on their paddleboards just prior to arrival.

They were than able to advise RNLI Lizard as to the whereabouts of the dog who in his panic had run away and become separated from his owners.

Otis (the dog) had scrambled partially on to the cliff of Asparagus Island in the Cove.

Lizard RNLI crew launch to rescue at Kynance Cove 3.
(Picture: Geoff Squibb)

Though the sea conditions had worsened with the incoming rough tide, the smaller y-boat was deployed from the lifeboat with two crew members on board.

Upon their approach to the island one crew member jumped on to the rocks in an attempt to reassure the dog whilst the y-boat went back to the lifeboat to pick up another crew member and a heaving line.

Lizard RNLI crew launch to rescue at Kynance Cove 4.
(Picture: Geoff Squibb)

The y-boat returned and passed the line to the crew member attending to the dog on the cliff, this was safely secured to him and with no other option available both the crew member and Otis the dog entered the water making their way to the y-boat.

However due to the size of Otis, recovering him to the y-boat was almost impossible so he was held against the boat until they were able to make their way back to the awaiting crew on board RNLB Rose.

Lizard RNLI Crew Launch to Rescue.
(Picture: Geoff Squibb)

Otis was then recovered along with the y-boat on to the lifeboat ready for the journey back to the lifeboat station.

The lifeboat arrived back at the station at 7.19pm, Otis was kept warm and calm with the crew until being reunited with his very grateful owners a while later.

Lizard RNLI Crew Launch to Rescue 6.
(Picture: The Lizard RNLI)

Due to the amount of water Otis had potentially ingested he was also going to pay a quick visit to the vets.

RNLB Rose had been rehoused and made ready for service again when required by 8.40pm.

RNLI have thanked Rudy and Chris from Kynance Cove Café for their courageous intervention in rescuing the family prior to our arrival.