Lifeboats go to rescue of dog after it swims too far out into Beauly Firth

Lifeboats were launched to help rescue a dog after it swam out into the Beauly Firth.

The incident happened near North Kessock and the alarm was raised by the owner about 8.50am.

It is understood the dog swam back to shore without the help of the crews from the RNLI and coastguard and was reunited with the owner.

A coastguard spokeswoman said: "Lifeboats were deployed by the RNLI and coastguard to assist the dog, that swam a bit too far into the waters.

"The crew were stood down shortly afterwards as the dog made its own way back to shore.

"The owner is very happy and the dog is safe and well."

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