Lifeboat crew rescues dog during Storm Darragh

Buddy disappeared late on Friday afternoon

A dog has been rescued after being stranded in the Humber Estuary for six hours, a lifeboat charity said.

The dog, named Buddy, was found "tired and subdued" near Whitton Island at 22:00 GMT on Friday.

Humber Rescue, an independent rescue organisation based next to the Humber Bridge in Hessle, said its crew faced "exceptionally tough" conditions, as Storm Darragh swept in.

Volunteers were able to narrow down the search thanks to a tracking device fitted to Buddy's collar.

The coxswain said conditions in the Humber Estuary were exceptionally tough

Andy Ward, the coxswain on the callout, said: "We faced strong winds, a wind-against-tide sea state, and an ebbing tide, making conditions exceptionally tough. My priority was ensuring the safety of my three crew members while locating Buddy."

The team spent two hours searching for the pet, before he was found and reunited with his owner.

Dave Roberts, chairman of Humber Rescue, hailed his crew's "teamwork, preparation, and the live tracker, which he said "significantly reduced the search time".

Mr Roberts urged other pet owners to consider investing in such devices.

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