WEAR SUITABLE FOOTWEAR ON COASTAL PATHS SAY COASTGUARD

A 17 year old youth from Pembroke Dock, who had been out fishing with a friend, was airlifted to Withybush Hospital, Haverfordwest earlier this afternoon. He had fallen on rocks while climbing out from a location between Barafundle Bay and Stackpole Quay.  He was treated for a suspected broken leg by Welsh Ambulance Service paramedics. Milford Haven Coastguard requested St Govan’s and Tenby Coastguard Rescue Teams to assist. The air ambulance was requested to evacuate the youth.

Dave Miller, South Pembs Coastguard Sector Manager says:

“With a spate of recent falls by walkers on the coast path and coastal area, coastguards are advising members of the public to wear suitable footwear, preferably with ankle support. Incident statistics show that the most frequent type of injury sustained on coastal paths is a fractured ankle, usually caused by unsuitable footwear for the terrain, and generally whilst going downhill.”

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