Coastguard rescuers face online abuse because they were unable to save dog’s life when they winched injured man to safety from the rocks as tide rolled in

Coastguard rescuers have been hit by online abuse after they failed to save a dog’s life when they carried its injured owner to safety as the tide was rising.

On Wednesday, rescue teams from St Agnes and Newquay saved a man after he became stranded on the rocks at Perranporth Beach, Cornwall, while walking his dog.

After a collective effort by St Agnes and Newquay rescue teams, a coastguard helicopter and the St Agnes RNLI lifeboat, the man was taken to safety.

However, their faithful dog was left behind and despite “every effort” being made to save the pet, the crew were unable to reach her safely.

HM Coastguard responds to more than 36,000 incidents a year and has more than 400 trained staff, according to the website.

Responds to emergencies 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, every day of the year.

Despite constant efforts by rescue teams, the St Agnes Coastguard Search and Rescue team experienced online abuse in response to the incident which occurred on Wednesday.

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The Facebook page received “very offensive comments” after posting about the rescue mission.

This led to the post being removed and the page instead sharing an update from the Newquay rescue team.

In a comment, St Agnes’ Facebook page said: “The original post that was published about this incident began to receive some very offensive comments directed at the rescue teams, so it was removed.

‘We share news of the incidents we attend to raise awareness of what our team of volunteers is going through and promote safety during the visit to the coast.

“Please be respectful in any future comments.”

At the time of the incident, Edge security officers were deployed to search for the dog on the cliffs and rocks below.

Eventually, a crew member spotted the distressed dog, but his position was too dangerous for lifeboat crews to reach him.

A St Agnes Coastguard spokesperson previously said: “We extend our deepest condolences to the person who lost their beloved dog in this incident.”

“After a while, St Agnes rescue officer Tom spotted the dog, but unfortunately, after every effort was made to try and recover him, we were unable to

‘The primary duty of the St Agnes Coastguard is to save lives and carry out rescues.

‘It is always a challenge when our efforts do not result in the result we are after.

“We are deeply saddened by the outcome of this particular mission.”

A spokesperson for HM Coastguard had no further information on the comments but said: “HM Coastguard received a 999 call shortly after 4.30pm on Thursday (March 27) stating that a man and his dog were left stranded by the tide. at Cotty’s Point, Perranporth. .

‘Coastguard rescue teams from St Agnes and Newquay, the St Agnes RNLI lifeboat and a coastguard search and rescue helicopter were dispatched.

“The helicopter lifted the man from the water and airlifted him to the Royal Cornwall Hospital.

“Coastguard rescue teams and lifeboat crews continued to search for the dog but sadly he did not survive.”

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