Paraglider rescued from Dorset cliff

A paraglider has been rescued after crashing into a Dorset cliff yesterday evening (15 July)

HM Coastguard received a 999 call from a member of the public at 17:50 yesterday saying that a paraglider had crashed into a cliff at Thorncombe Beacon, Dorset.

West Bay and Lyme Regis Coastguard Rescue Teams, the HM Coastguard search and rescue helicopter from Lee on Solent, South West Ambulance Service, Dorset Police and Dorset Fire and Rescue Service were all sent.

The male paraglider was approximately 60m down the cliff and perched on a very narrow ledge. A specialist coastguard rope rescue technician made his way down to the paraglider
and brought him to the top of the cliff. A second rope technician then made his way down the cliff to recover the paragliding equipment. The man was checked over by the ambulance service, he suffered some minor cuts and bruises but was discharged on scene and able to go home.

Remember, if you see anyone in difficulty along the coast or at sea call 999 and ask for the Coastguard.

 

 

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