An RCMP cruiser at headquarters in Dartmouth. (Healey photo)

SOUTH MAITLAND: A family pet was rescued after wandering off in the South Maitland area on July 27.

East Hants RCMP Const. Preston Burns, Community Policing Officer, said RCMP received a call for service to assist in the rescue of a dog that had been trapped on a steep cliff in South Maitland.

“Accessible by land only about an hour before high tide, the dog was in need of assistance,” said Const. Burns.

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He said that fire crews from Maitland & District Fire were dispatched to the scene.

Firefighters successfully rescued the dog.

It was returned it to its owner upon getting it to safety, said Const. Burns.