South Eastern Mountain Rescue Association have thanked the walkers who are staying away from the hills.

They successfully rescued a sheepdog who got stuck high above Coumshingaun lake yesterday.

The rescue of a working sheep dog Ruby high up on the cliffs above Coumshingaun yesterday was a prolonged operation but there was no time pressure and it is a good example of the skills we have developed in heights rescue down the years. Positive story at a difficulty time. pic.twitter.com/9WaQByOnRJ

— SE Mountain Rescue (@SE_Mount_Rescue) April 12, 2020

She was helping round up sheep ahead of the lambing season when she got stuck.

A team of 7 responded and brought the dog to safety.

They added that no other walkers were seen on the mountain or at the carparks during the incident.

https://www.facebook.com/southeasternmountainrescue/posts/3124302907580569