Cork garda rescues dog in considerable distress at Monkstown Pier
Garda Ruairc Courtney responded to a call made to Carrigaline Garda Station about a dog stranded at Monkstown Pier.
A Cork garda rescued a border collie who was stuck in seaweed and in distress at Monkstown Pier in the early hours of Friday, June 20.
About 5:30am on Friday morning, June 20 Garda Ruairc Courtney responded to a call made to Carrigaline Garda Station by a member of the public about a dog stranded at Monkstown Pier.
When Garda Courtney arrived at Monkstown Pier he found the border collie soaked, stuck in seaweed and in distress.
Garda Courtney hopped into the water to rescue the dog and bring him to safety before the tide came back in.
The dog is currently located at Togher Garda Station and gardaí have appealed for help to reunite him with his owner.
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A spokesperson for An Garda Síochána said: “This fine Border Collie is with us at Togher Garda Station where he’s happy out but we’d like to get him back home to his owners.
They appealed to the public, saying that if he is their dog or looks familiar, to call the station on 021-4947120.
