Man rescued from gorge after jumping into river to save dog

A MAN who jumped into a river in Angus to save his dog had to be rescued from the bottom of a deep gorge.

Coastguard cliff rescue had to help save the man trapped in a wooded gorge on the River North Esk.

The man had jumped into the cold river to rescue his dog and managed to make it back to shore, but found himself trapped at the bottom of the gorge near Gannochy Bridge.

Forth Coastguard sent cliff rescue teams from Montrose and Stonehaven and they recovered the man from the water’s edge up the cliff, where he was checked over by ambulance crew.

Forth Coastguard said he was “cold but uninjured”.

The dog will require veterinary treatment but was recovered from the water.

According to the Met Office, temperatures in Angus were a chilly 6C (42.8F) this afternoon.

A Forth Coastguard spokesman said: “Don’t put yourself at risk by attempting a rescue.

“The water is especially cold at this time of the year which only adds to the dangers of going in after an animal or another person.

“Dog walkers should keep dogs on a lead near cliffs and deep water.”