Stricken dog saved from lake after clinging to bank overnight

A dog has been rescued from a Lancashire lake after clinging to a wooden structure for safety overnight.

The German Shepherd was spotted clinging for dear life on the banks of Fairhaven Lake early this morning (March 25). Police in the area rushed to saved the stricken mutt, along with Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service, and help from members of the public.

The dog is said to be safe and well and has been handed over to the local RSPCA. It is being cared for by The Veterinary Health Centre and the owner of the dog will need to provide proof that it belongs to them, LancsLive reports. .

Read More: Care home worker thrown out of ASDA because staff 'don't like the way he shops'

Police say they will also be conducting enquiries around the lake in an attempt to try and trace the owner of the dog. They have launched an appeal for information.

A spokesperson for Fylde Police said: "We are aware of the incident circulating on social media about a dog (German Shepherd) that was stuck in the water at Fairhaven Lake this morning and had been in the water all night.

"We can confirm that the dog was rescued by our colleagues from Lancs Fire & Rescue along with several members of the public which was a fantastic result.

The dog is being cared for by The Veterinary Health Centre and the owner of the dog will need to provide proof

"The dog is now safe and well and in the hands of the local RSPCA. We will be conducting CCTV enquiries around the lake to see if we can trace the owner of this dog.

"Were you in the area? Did you see anything? Is this your dog? If so, can you please report it online or by calling 101 and quoting log number 0243 of today’s date. Thank you for everyone’s efforts."