Peterlee fire crew bring Zack the springer spaniel to safety

By Bruce Unwin @BruceNEcho Crime and Court Reporter

Red Watch rescuers from Peterlee Fire Station, from left, Chris Lawson, crew manager Tom Robson and Miah Middleton, with Zack, the English springer spaniel, and happy owner Picture: CDDFRS (Image: County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service (CDDFRS))

A curious canine who got into a potentially “woof” situation at a County Durham beauty spot has been brought to safety by local firefighters.

Zack, the English springer spaniel, was reported to be stuck on a steep cliff edge at Castle Eden Dene, Peterlee, earlier in the week.

Fortunately, the team from Red Watch at Peterlee Fire and Rescue Station, were quickly on hand with a trusty harness to bring Zack down from the cliff edge at Gunners Bridge in the dene, to be safely reunited with its relieved owner.

Red Watch crew manager Tom Robson was helped by colleagues Chris Lawson and Kiah Middleton in the rescue mission.

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