Two members of the public had to be rescued after they raced to help stricken cattle which had plunged off a cliff.
Emergency services were called to the scene in Float Bay, Dumfries and Galloway, shortly after 12.45pm on Thursday after the alarm was raised.
The two startled beasts were stuck and unable to get back to shore prompting two people to jump into the water to try to save them.
Despite wearing wetsuits and lifejackets, the duo were struggling against the waves until the Stranraer RNLI lifeboat arrived.
Coastguard crews from Portpatrick, Drummore and Ballantrae were also in attendance.
A statement from the RNLI said: “At 12.48 hours, 29.06.2023, Stranraer RNLI Lifeboat was launched at the request of Belfast Coastguard to reports of two persons in the water attempting to rescue cattle that had fallen over cliffs near Float Bay.
“Upon arrival on scene, the two persons were located north of Float Bay and although in wetsuits and buoyancy aids, they were struggling to get the cattle back to shore.
“Stranraer ILB retrieved the two persons from the water to the safety of the Lifeboat and then assisted with the rescue of the two cattle who were safely brought back to shore.
“Also in attendance were HM Coastguard - Portpatrick Stranraer coastguard HM Coastguard - Drummore and Ballantrae Coastguard Rescue Team.
“The lifeboat returned to station and was made ready for service at 15.05 hours.”
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