Exhausted dog saved by RNLI heroes in Bridlington

The dog was eventually pulled out of the water

The inshore lifeboat was called at 9.13pm yesterday, after coastguards received a call stating a dog, believed to be called Holly, was in the sea at Bridlington with people trying to retrieve it.

Crowds began to gather as they witnessed coastguards, the dog owner and members of the public try to urge the dog back to safety near South Pier.

The lifeboat was stationed seaward of the pet in case it tried to make its way out to sea and crewman Pete Jones and the dog owner entered the water in a successful attempt to shepherd the dog to shore.

Once safely ashore, Holly, who was now shivering and exhausted, was taken to safety by coastguards and awaited the arrival of a vet.

Andy Brompton, of Bridlington lifeboat, said: " I've heard she was in the water from anything between 45 minutes and two hours.

"It's a rescue dog and they haven't had her very long. I heard she got scared and ran off before getting in the water and heading quite far out."

The dog's condition is not known at this time.