Warning to dog owners after cliff face lamb rescue in Cornwall

The sheep had to be rescued by a specialist team Credit: RSPCA

The RSPCA are warning dog owners to keep control of their pets after a young sheep was chased over the edge of cliffs near Bude in Cornwall.

Dog owners have been warned to keep their pets under control Credit: RSPCA

The dramatic rescue saw a team of specially trained RSPCA rope rescue officers carefully lift the lamb back to safety.

RSPCA deputy chief inspector Suzy Hannaby said:

The young sheep was reunited with its farmer Credit: RSPCA