A dog had to be rescued after falling over a sea wall.

Littlehampton Coastguard Rescue Team leapt into action after being called to the aid of the animal who had fallen into the river Adur.

The RNLI D-Class lifeboat from Littlehampton RNLI Lifeboat Station was also launched and the crew were able to quickly rescue the dog.

He was taken back to the boathouse where coastguards were able to meet him and was reunited with his owner.

The incident happened at around 10pm on March 15.

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“The owner did exactly the right thing in calling the coastguard,” said a Littlehampton Coastguard spokesman.

“Never attempt to enter the water to rescue animals. Calling 999 for the coastguard will get the right help, and having the owner on shore to point out their pet can help us effect a quicker rescue.

“We always recommend keeping dogs on a lead when walking them in the vicinity of rivers and cliffs.

“In any coastal emergency, whether it involves a person or an animal, call 999 and ask for the Coastguard.”