SARDA goes aerial in Peel

Helicopter landing part of local training exercise

There were dramatic scenes in Peel at the weekend, as a UK Coastguard helicopter came in to land on the Head.

But the scenes were all part of a training exercise for local emergency crews.

The Search and Rescue Dog Association (SARDA) arranged the visit for its volunteers and animals.

Navigator Ffinlo Williams says it pays to have specialist knowledge - but helicopters are only used in the most extreme cases:

SARDA is always on the lookout for new volunteers.

You can find out more information via sardaiom.im.