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Daily Mirror
4 days ago
- General
- Daily Mirror
Dog 'lucky to be alive' after tumbling down 250ft cliff while chasing rabbits
What was meant to be a relaxing Father's Day walk for dad-of-two Miles Pettit along the scenic cliffs of the Isle of Man with his pet turned into a daring rescue mission A dog is "lucky to be alive" after she plunged 250ft off a cliff after falling while chasing rabbits. Miles Pettit, 44, was enjoying an evening Father's Day walk with his three-year-old Airedale Terrier Beatrice along Marine Drive in Douglas on the Isle of Man at 8:20 pm on Sunday. But all of a sudden, the pooch pounced after some rabbits. Beatrice disappeared out of sight along the scenic cliffs. And after reaching the edge of the cliff, the dad-of-two said he saw the pup slowly tumble down the mountain until she landed on a steep perch of earth and rock. Miles revealed he only became worried as after a couple of attempts of trying to climb back up Beatrice wasn't making any progress as the ground was breaking beneath her paws. It was only then when Miles, an artisan baker, decided to call the Douglas Coastguard Rescue Team (DCRT). They were thankfully able to retrieve the "shaken" canine after a daring rescue mission. After initial reports that Beatrice had fallen 100ft, the coastguards confirmed that she had in fact dropped more than twice that distance at 250ft. Miles said his dog "is lucky to be alive". He added: "I am really happy she was retrieved - it would have been a terrible way to end what was a lovely day if we hadn't been so lucky. "The coastguards arrived 20 minutes after my phone call and acted very quickly to save her from dropping further - they did a fantastic job. It was a shock for her (Beatrice) too - she has been very clingy since it happened. "Hopefully she knows better for next time she is chasing a bunny. Fingers crossed she won't be doing it again anytime soon." A Facebook post from the DCRT later on that evening read: "At 20.20 this evening Douglas Coastguards were called to rescue a dog that had gone over the Marine Drive while chasing rabbits. Once on scene we were able to establish the dogs location and were quickly able to establish a holdfast to enable us to be able to lower a cliff tech to the dog and recover him. "We are happy to report that the dog was soon back with his owner none the worse for his experience." One grateful user replied: "Great job.. thank you.. these things happen and our public are very lucky to have you to have our backs." Another added: "Very very lucky dog. And fantastic job as ever by our coastguards," while other hailed their efforts as "amazing."
Irish Independent
08-05-2025
- Irish Independent
Gardaí arrest two men (20s) following seizure of cannabis worth €460k in Dublin raid
Gardaí attached to the Dublin Crime Response Team (DCRT) seized the cannabis and arrested both men following the search carried out under warrant shortly after 7pm. 'A total of 46 packages of vacuum-sealed cannabis herb, with an estimated street value of €460,000 (pending analysis) was discovered and seized by gardaí,' a Garda spokesperson said. 'Two men aged in their 20s were arrested at the scene and are currently detained under Section 2 of the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act, 1996 at Garda stations in the DMR North.' Gardaí said the seized drugs will be subject to analysis by Forensic Science Ireland (FSI) as investigations are ongoing. Assistant Commissioner Paul Cleary, Dublin Region (DMR) said that targeting those 'who sell drugs in our communities remains a top priority for An Garda Síochána'. 'Drug dealing causes fear, harm and intimidation in our communities,' Assistant Commissioner Cleary said. 'Yesterday's operation demonstrates my strong commitment to targeting those who cause fear and harm in our communities through their drug dealing activities.'
Irish Daily Mirror
08-05-2025
- Irish Daily Mirror
Two men arrested after Gardai seize €460k worth of cannabis in Dublin house raid
Two men have been arrested by gardaí after a significant quantity of cannabis was seized during an operation in Co Dublin targeting drug trafficking networks and related criminal activity. Gardaí attached to the Dublin Crime Response Team (DCRT) seized cannabis worth approximately €460,000 following the search of a residential property in Swords in north Dublin on Wednesday evening. The search under warrant was conducted shortly after 7pm as part of ongoing investigations into the sale and supply of controlled drugs in the Dublin Metropolitan Region (DMR). 46 packages of vacuum-sealed cannabis herb, with an estimated street value of €460,000 was discovered and seized by Gardaí. All items seized will be sent for further analysis to Forensic Science Ireland (FSI). Two men, both aged in their 20s, were arrested at the scene and are currently detained under Section 2 of the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act, 1996 at Garda stations in the DMR North. Commenting on the investigation, Assistant Commissioner Paul Cleary, Dublin Region (DMR) said: "Targeting those who sell drugs in our communities remains a top priority for An Garda Síochána. Drug dealing causes fear, harm and intimidation in our communities. "Yesterday's operation demonstrates my strong commitment to targeting those who cause fear and harm in our communities through their drug dealing activities.' For the latest news and breaking news visit Get all the big headlines, pictures, analysis, opinion and video on the stories that matter to you. Follow us on Twitter @IrishMirror - the official Irish Mirror Twitter account - real news in real time. We're also on Facebook/irishmirror - your must-see news, features, videos and pictures throughout the day from the Irish Daily Mirror, Irish Sunday Mirror and
Sunday World
08-05-2025
- Sunday World
Two men (20s) arrested as gardai seize €460k worth of cannabis herb in Swords house raid
'Yesterday's operation demonstrates my strong commitment to targeting those who cause fear and harm in our communities through their drug dealing activities' Gardai seized the cannabis in the raid shortly after 7pm Some of the seized drugs on display Two men have been arrested after €460,000 worth of cannabis herb was seized in a raid on a house in Swords, Co Dublin yesterday evening. Gardaí attached to the Dublin Crime Response Team (DCRT) seized the cannabis and arrested both men following the search carried out under warrant shortly after 7pm. 'A total of 46 packages of vacuum-sealed cannabis herb, with an estimated street value of €460,000 (pending analysis) was discovered and seized by gardaí,' a Garda spokesperson said. 'Two men aged in their 20s were arrested at the scene and are currently detained under Section 2 of the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act, 1996 at Garda stations in the DMR North.' Gardai said the seized drugs will be subject to analysis by Forensic Science Ireland (FSI) as investigations are ongoing. Assistant Commissioner Paul Cleary, Dublin Region (DMR) said that targeting those 'who sell drugs in our communities remains a top priority for An Garda Síochána'. 'Drug dealing causes fear, harm and intimidation in our communities,' Assistant Commissioner Cleary said. 'Yesterday's operation demonstrates my strong commitment to targeting those who cause fear and harm in our communities through their drug dealing activities.'
BreakingNews.ie
08-05-2025
- BreakingNews.ie
Two men arrested in Garda operation targeting prostitution and money laundering
Two men have been arrested as part of a Garda operation targeting an ogranised crime group suspected of being involved in organised prostitution and money laundering offences. Searches took place across Dublin and the wider Eastern Region on Wednesday morning. Advertisement The searches were conducted at several businesses and residential addresses in counties Dublin, Kildare and Meath. Led by detectives from the Serious Crime Unit based at the Bridewell Garda Station in Dublin, this operation was supported by the Dublin Crime Response Team (DCRT), Garda National Protective Services Bureau, Garda National Economic Crime Bureau, Emergency Response Unit (ERU), Armed Support Unit (ASU), Garda Dog Unit as well as local teams from the Dublin North Central Crime functional areas. The activity forms part of a broader effort by An Garda Síochána to target and dismantle organised crime groups that are benefitting from organised prostitution. Two men have been arrested on foot of court bench warrants, and a third man is currently detained in relation to the sale and supply of controlled drugs. Investigations are ongoing, gardaí said.
