RNLB Rose rescue operation at Kynance Cove in UK. Dog and owners brought to safety

The crew of RNLB Rose was tasked by Falmouth Coastguard following reports of a dog and its owners cut off by the rising tide at Kynance Cove in UK, one of the most visited beaches on the Cornish coast. Under the command of Second Coxswain Darren Thirlaway and with six crew members on board, the lifeboat launched promptly after the request from the duty Launch Authority.

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28 august 2025   |   15:15   |   Source: Gazeta Morska   |   Prepared by: Kamil Kusier   |   Print

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On arrival at the scene, RNLB Rose was joined by the Mullion and Porthoustock Coastguard Rescue Teams. It was confirmed that the dog’s owners had already been brought to safety by Rudy and Chris from the Kynance Cove Café, who had bravely intervened using paddleboards before the lifeboat’s arrival.

The crew then received word that the dog – Otis – had panicked, fled from his owners, and become stranded partway up the cliffs of Asparagus Island in Kynance Cove. With the sea state worsening on the flood tide, the lifeboat deployed its smaller Y-boat with two crew members on board. One crew member scrambled onto the rocks to reassure the dog while the Y-boat returned to the lifeboat to collect additional equipment and a heaving line.

With no other viable option, both the crew member and Otis entered the water and made their way back toward the Y-boat. Due to the dog’s size, recovering him directly onto the small craft proved difficult, so he was held safely alongside until the boat returned to RNLB Rose. Once back at the lifeboat, Otis was recovered safely on board for transport back to station.

The dog rescue at Kynance Cove was completed successfully. Otis was warmed and calmed by the crew before being reunited with his grateful owners. As the dog had potentially ingested a significant amount of seawater, he was later taken to a veterinary clinic for precautionary checks. RNLB Rose was rehoused and ready for service again shortly after the incident.

Special thanks were extended to Rudy and Chris from the Kynance Cove Café for their courageous intervention in rescuing the family ahead of the lifeboat’s arrival.

- Our message to all beachgoers remains the same: please pay close attention to warning signs, tidal information, and advice from those familiar with the local conditions. Following this guidance can save lives, the crew emphasised.

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