A “lucky pup” was rescued by firefighters this evening after falling 80 feet down a steep cliff face at Fort Regent.
Emergency services received a call from a “distressed dog owner” at around 18:00 on Friday 13 June.
Luna, a “young and lively” female cockapoo, had jumped onto a wall and fallen down the cliff.
With the assistance of staff and bystanders, firefighters were directed to the incident at Fort Regent.
In a post on social media, Jersey Fire and Rescue Service said: “Crews quickly deployed rope rescue equipment and lowered a firefighter over the edge to search for Luna, who was not visible from above.
“Thankfully, the firefighter located the shaken but conscious pup, secured her safely, and both were winched back to safety in swift time.”
Luna was “shaken and stressed but thankfully uninjured”.
The cockapoo was assessed by attending JSPCA officers and the States Vet, before being taken to the Village Vets for x-rays.
“We are pleased to confirm that Luna has sustained no broken bones and remains under observation in safe hands,” the fire service added.
Watch Commander Ryan praised Luna’s owners for avoiding further risk to life by not attempting the rescue themselves.
“This could have ended very differently,” he said.
“Thanks to the actions of Luna’s owner and the teamwork between our emergency responders and animal care professionals, we have a happy ending.
“Luna was incredibly lucky today – perhaps proof that Friday the 13th isn’t always unlucky!”