FIREFIGHTERS and emergency responders from five agencies responded to a call after a woman's dog was stuck in quicksand at Grange earlier today (May 2).
Ulverston Blue Light Hub, Grange Fire Station and Kendal Fire Station successfully rescued the dog. They were alerted to the incident at 1pm and were joined by Bay Search and Rescue and HM Coastguard in the rescue.
The fire and rescue services used specialist equipment including airpaths, which inflatable walkways, to rescue the collie.
The dog had been stuck in the quicksand for over an hour.
A spokesperson from Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service, which represents firefighters across the county, said: "The dog's owner had also become partially submerged in the quicksand in her attempts to reach her pet, but had managed to get herself free prior to our arrival. Both were cold and wet but, thankfully, injury-free.
"This incident acts as a reminder of the dangers that can exist in our coastal areas. Quicksand is not always obvious, but is extremely dangerous, and we remind those who enjoy our coast to do so with caution."
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