Climbers rescue dogs from peak of 3,000ft mountain
TWO dogs were rescued from the summit of one of Britain’s highest mountains after enduring 48 hours in freezing conditions.
Scott Pilling travelled from Bolton to rescue the two dogs
Lilah and Cash disappeared on Sunday after they were separated from their owner during a walk on Helvellyn in the Lake District.
They were found on Tuesday sheltering under overhanging snow at the top of the 3,117ft peak.
Climber Scott Pilling saw an internet post about the missing dogs and drove for over two hours to join the rescue before spotting the pair with the help of a fellow hill walker’s binoculars.
Cash’s fur was covered in icicles
About eight men pitched in to help hold the ropes as Scott, 37, was lowered from above to snatch them to safety before the snow gave way.
He grabbed Terrier-cross Cash first and was hauled to safety before going back for German shepherd Lilah.
Scott, of Horwich, Greater Manchester, said yesterday: “Cash’s fur was covered in icicles and he was very weak but a bit of rubbing soon brought him back to life.”
Climber Scott Pilling saw an internet post about the missing dogs
Meanwhile a horse was rescued from drowning by firemen who winched it to safety over the icy waters of the River Soar.
Firemen wearing dry suits used buoyancy aids to keep the terrified horse afloat and a Technical Rescue Unit was brought in to help a vet sedate the animal.