A lifeboat crew was called out to a rescue operation after two cattle fell off cliffs in south west Scotland.
The Stranraer RNLI boat was sent to the scene at about 12:50 on Thursday, June 29, after reports two people had gone into the water to rescue cattle that had fallen over cliffs near Float Bay.
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Upon arrival on scene, the two persons were located north of Float Bay, near Portpatrick and although in wetsuits and buoyancy aids, they were struggling to get the cattle back to shore.
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Stranraer ILB retrieved the two persons from the water to the safety of the Lifeboat and then assisted with the rescue of the two cattle who were safely brought back to shore.
Coastguard teams from Portpatrick, Stranraer, Drummore and Ballantrae were also called out to the incident.
The RNLI said that anyone seeing anyone in trouble in the water should call 999 and ask for the coastguard.
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