Firefighters rescue dog from River Lee after dramatic swim near Cork city centre

Cork City Fire Brigade responded quickly after a dog became trapped near the Port of Cork 2000 Garden

'Ban' being lifted out of the River Lee on Sunday evening. Picture: Cork City Fire Brigade

Cork City Fire Brigade crews came to the assistance of a dog who got into a rough situation while out swimming in the River Lee on Sunday. 

The dog had become stuck in the water close to the Port of Cork 2000 Garden on the Lower Glanmire Road yesterday evening.