MILLOM Coastguard have warned people of the risks of keeping dogs off lead near coastal water.

A spokesperson from the Coastguard Team said: "Please always keep your four-legged friend on a lead when near water at the coast to avoid them getting into difficulty.

"If your dog does become stranded, please don’t put yourself and enter the water. Always keep yourself safe and dial 999 and ask for the Coastguard. Coastguard Teams are specially trained for these emergencies."