COASTGUARD HELICOPTER WINCHES TEENAGE GIRL FROM CLIFF
UK Coastguard were
contacted this evening by a father who witnessed his teenage daughter accidentally falling over a cliff edge just North of Chimney Hole, Filey, North
Yorks.
Coastguard
Rescue Teams training nearby were able to get on scene within 10 minutes. Specially trained cliff technicians were able
to descend to the girl and administer first aid until the Coastguard Rescue helicopter
arrived on scene.
Coastguard
Rescue Teams from Filey, Scarborough, Burniston, and Bridlington attended along
with the inshore lifeboat from Filey. The Coastguard Rescue helicopter from
Humber transferred the casualty to Hull hospital.
If you
are out on the coast this Easter break make sure that you are 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. Carry a mobile phone,
tell people where you are going and when you expect to return.