Walker rescued by UK Coastguard after becoming stuck on a cliff
Earlier today, at approximately 1.30 pm, the UK
Coastguard was asked to assist Devon and Cornwall Police after a member of the
public called 999 and asked for help when they became injured 40 foot up a
cliff at Portwrinkle, Cornwall. They had become stranded after the tide came in
and attempted to climb up the cliff. However they slipped and injured
themselves part of the way up, and so called 999 to ask for help.
Tamar, Plymouth and Looe Coastguard Rescue Teams,
the Coastguard search and rescue helicopter from Newquay and Looe inshore and
all-weather RNLI lifeboats were sent to the scene. The casualty was located and
recovered from the cliff by helicopter. They were then airlifted to Derriford
hospital.
Matthew Rogers, Maritime Operations Officer for
the UK Coastguard said:
“We would like to encourage everyone to enjoy our
British coastline safely. So, carry a
mobile phone, and tell someone where you are going and what time you will be
home. Make sure that you check the weather and tides before
you set out and wear appropriate clothing and footwear. Consider whether you
could become cut off by the incoming tide, and above all do not take risks.
Please do not attempt to climb cliffs as a short cut back to the top. You can
check marine weather at this link: http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/marine/
and tides at this link: http://easytide.ukho.gov.uk/EasyTide/.
“As ever, our message is to keep safe, and if you
see anybody in trouble or if you get into difficulty at sea or on the coast,
call 999 and ask for the Coastguard.”