A DOG stuck on a ledge about 30ft down a cliff has been reunited with its owners by coastguards in Cornwall.

Teams from Mevagissey and Portscatho were called out after the Jack Russell terrier went over the cliff at Portscatho.

The terrier had been walking with its owners when it got the scent of something and before the owners could react it had dived into the undergrowth and over the edge of the cliff.

The dog found itself on the ledge, unhurt but unable to get back up.

A Mevagissey Coastguards spokesperson said: “On arrival, the teams set up a rope rescue system and sent a technician down with a specially-designed dog bag and a pocketful of treats.

“The hapless dog was soon in the bag and recovered back to the top where it was reunited with the owners, completely unfazed by the whole event.

“Please keep your dogs on a lead on the coast path, especially on unfenced sections. The undergrowth often hides sheer drops and it only takes a second for a dog to catch a scent and disappear.

“If your dog does go over the edge and can’t get themselves back up, do not attempt to go down yourself to get them as you will be putting yourself in danger. Dial 999 and ask for the Coastguard – our rope technicians are trained in animal recovery and can reunite you with your dog in a safe manner.”

The rescue at Portscatho took place on the afternoon of Thursday, August 13.

Two days later, paddleboarders had to be rescued by the RNLI further along the south coast of Cornwall at Lantivet Bay to the east of Fowey.

Two paddleboarders around a mile offshore were struggling in the gusty winds and had to be towed by a Fowey lifeboat back to safety.