A dramatic rescue mission that saw a cat saved from drowning in Great Yarmouth will be featured in a BBC Two documentary.

The animal rescue which happened on Tuesday, February 22, will appear in the latest series of Saving Lives at Sea.

Great Yarmouth and Gorleston Lifeboat crew sprung into action after reports of a cat that had become stranded on a ledge after it fell into the River Bure.

The animal which was "clinging for dear life", was eventually plucked from the water after the rescue attempts from lifeboat volunteers.

It sparked a "media frenzy" as dramatic photos emerged of the cat - named Icicle - and the rescue in action.

Icicle was eventually reunited with a very relieved owner who was "stunned" to hear of his ordeal.

The rescue will be aired in episode one, of series seven, tonight (August 25) at 8pm.

Great Yarmouth and Gorleston RNLI lifeboat crew were also given the Heroes to Animals Award from PETA for their efforts.