On Monday October 26, 2026, a walker and his dog were surprised by the tide on the west coast of Cumbria, between Workington and Salterbeck in England. Cut off from the shore, they took refuge in a cave, where the coast guard brought them up from the top of the cliff, the rescue boat having been unable to dock.
It was around 10 a.m. that morning that the man and his canine friend, a Belgian Shepherd Malinois, found themselves in difficulty while walking along the shore between Workington And Salterbecktold BBC News on October 27, 2026. Isolated by the tide, the master and his dog found refuge in a cave.
A first attempt came from the sea. RNLI of WorkingtonBritish equivalent of SNSMtried to bring his rescue boat to them, but bad weather compromised the maneuver: in rough seas, the boat was unable to dock.
Coastguard teams from Maryport and of Whitehaven then took over from the heights. From the top of the cliff, they set up a rope system to help them reach the duo stuck below.
The dog hoisted before its master
The Malinois left the cave first, placed in a rescue bag to be hoisted to the top. His human was then brought to safety in turn.
The coast guard of Maryport summed up the duo's state in a few words: “ The man and dog were found stranded and shaken, but otherwise unharmed. »
The reunion took place at the top of the cliff. The coast guard described the scene as follows: “ At the top of the cliff, it was a happy moment to see the master and the dog reunited. »
In a message published on social networks, the team of Maryport wished the tandem to recover quickly and return to the sand soon: “ We hope that both victims will recover from their ordeal and resume their walks on the beach soon. »
In the same publication, the Coast Guard also stated: “ This incident is a timely reminder of the importance of checking tide times and conditions before heading out for a walk. »