MAN FALLS 25 FEET ONTO ROCKS



A man fell 25 feet onto rocks at Sheepland Harbour, County Down this afternoon, and was rescued by a helicopter and taken on to hospital.

Belfast Coastguard received a call at from ambulance control reporting a man had been recovered from the water, after falling 25 feet onto the rocks and into the water at Sheepland Harbour. The Coastguard requested the launch of the RNLI Portaferry inshore lifeboat and sent the Southdown Coastguard Rescue team to the scene as well as scrambling the Irish Coastguard’s Rescue helicopter.

Alan Pritchard, Watch Manager, Belfast Coastguard, says:

“On scene one of the crew from the lifeboat went ashore to assist the ambulance crew. The casualty was assessed and due to the extent of his injuries he was airlifted to Musgrave Park for onward transport to Royal Victoria Hospital.

We would like to remind the public to be properly equipped for walking along coastal paths. In particular remember to wear sturdy shoes or boots and check the weather forecast before you set out. Do not attempt to climb up or down cliffs unless you are properly equipped and trained to do so. Do not attempt to climb cliffs as a short cut back to the top. Do not attempt self rescue. If you get into difficulty, call 999 and ask for the coastguard.”

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