A DOG that went missing when on a walk was rescued by fire and coastguard crews.

Ozzie was being walked in Studland last Thursday (October 9) when he decided to wander off by himself.

His owners soon found him stranded on an island in Little Sea and they got in touch with rescue teams to see if they could help.

A technical rescue team from Dorset & Wiltshire Fire And Rescue (DWFR) joined up with the coastguard to rescue Ozzie the following day.

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The rescue saw a big response Picture: Poole Coastguard Rescue

Poole Coastguard Rescue Team deployed its mud rescue team who used a sled to bring Ozzie to safety.

A spokesperson said: “Lymington Coastguard Rescue team and flanking mud rescue team were stood down on route and support from DWFR was requested and once on scene, the animal was recovered and returned to its owners.

“With a multi agency debrief carried out on scene and equipment re-stowed. The team stood down, with thanks to return to our station.”

Crews assessing the situation Picture: Poole Coastguard Rescue