The Island's only search and rescue dog handler has been nominated for a United Kingdom-wide award.

Douglas Coastguard Matt Creer and his dog Lola (pictured) helped to locate and save a local woman who'd attempted to commit suicide last year.

If he makes it into the top ten nominations for the Vodaphone Life Savers Awards, he'll be invited to a special reception at 10 Downing Street and will be personally congratulated by the Prime Minister.

Matt says fortunately the rescue had a happy ending:

Matt Creer is the head of the local branch of the charity SARDA, the Search and Rescue Dog Association.

For more information on how to get involved, or to make a donation, go to www.sardaiom.org