A Fife family are breathing a sigh of relief after their pet dog was rescued from a 50ft plunge in a major effort by the emergency services .
The lurcher named Bobo went over a cliff edge at Oriel Woods, near Kirkcaldy, while chasing a deer and became stranded on rocks.
A family member managed to scramble down the drop to reach the dog but they were unable to get him back up and feared he was seriously injured.
Three fire appliances were despatched from nearby Kirkcaldy Fire Station, long with a specialist rope rescue team from Lochgelly Fire Station.
Police and ambulance crews also raced to the scene.
Fife fighters eventually brought Bobo to safety a short time later and his owners were relieved to find he had suffered no more than a few scuffs and scratches in the ordeal.
Posting on social media after the incident, which happened at around 5.30pm on Sunday, Cathy Gowans, said: “Tonight we had the three dogs out over at Oriel Woods and Bobo, our lurcher, spotted a deer and ran after it .
“He went up to the top of the cliff and we couldn’t see him .
“He had fallen around 50 foot and we couldn’t get to him.”
Cathy added: “We got to him but we thought his leg was broken and he couldn’t walk to us .
“The fire brigade got Bobo down and we him to the vets .
“His leg isn’t broken, he has a few scrapes and is sore but has pain relief and is eating and drinking.
“He is one tough dog, so glad he’s ok.”
A spokesperson for Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, said: “We received the alert at 5.36pm of a pet, understood to be a dog, having fallen from cliffs in woodland in Kirkcaldy.
“Three appliances were despatched from Kirkcaldy as well as a rope rescue team from Lochgelly station to assist in the rescue.
“Fire fighters managed to bring the animal to safety and stood down at 6.29pm”
A Police Scotland Spokesperson said: “Around 5.45pm on Sunday, February 14 officers were called to assist Scottish Fire and Rescue Services at Oriel Road, Kirkcaldy with traffic management whilst they dealt an animal welfare incident.
“The incident has since been concluded and the local community are thanked for their patience and cooperation during this time.”
