The astonishing sight of a German Shepherd dog desperately clinging to the banks of Fairhaven Lake this morning (March 25) brought together a heroic group of rescuers. Lancashire Police, Lᴀɴᴄᴀsʜɪʀᴇ Fɪʀᴇ and Rᴇsᴄᴜᴇ Service, and compassionate members of the public joined forces to save this courageous canine. Thankfully, the dog is now safe and sound, having been promptly handed over to the local RSPCA.
The Vᴇᴛᴇʀɪɴᴀʀʏ Health Centre is providing dedicated care for the dog, but first, the owner must step forward with proof of ownership. In the meantime, Lancashire Police is launching an intensive investigation around the lake to locate the owner. They urgently appeal to anyone with information to come forward.
Fylde Police’s spokesperson stated, “A remarkable incident unfolded at Fairhaven Lake this morning, with reports circulating on social media of a dog (German Shepherd) in distress after being waterlogged overnight. We are delighted to report that our brave colleagues from Lancs Fire & Rᴇsᴄᴜᴇ, supported by several heroic members of the public, successfully rescued the dog. The dog is currently in the caring hands of the local RSPCA. To find the owner, we will be conducting thorough CCTV investigations around the lake.”
The Lᴀɴᴄᴀsʜɪʀᴇ Fɪʀᴇ and Rᴇsᴄᴜᴇ Service is the dedicated emergency response unit that serves Lancashire, encompassing the Shire county, Blackpool, and Blackburn with Darwen.
