MAN AND TWO CHILDREN RESCUED AFTER STUCK 100FT UP GOWER CLIFF
A 5-year-old boy and an 11-year-old girl along with their
grandfather have been rescued after becoming stuck on cliffs at Tor Bay, Gower.
Swansea Coastguard received a 999 call just before 3.30pm
this afternoon from a member of the public who spotted three people stuck on
the Great Tor.
The Rhossili, Mumbles and Oxwich Coastguard Rescue Teams
along with the RAF search and rescue helicopter from RMB Chivenor were sent to
the scene.
When rescue units arrived, they found all three stuck
approximately 100ft up the cliff face. All were winched on board the helicopter
and then transferred to the beach below where they were met and looked after by
Coastguard Rescue Officers. None required any medical attention.
David Jones, Watch Manager at Swansea Coastguard, said:
“It appears that the two children were attempting to climb
up the cliff face when they became stuck. Their grandfather then tried to help
them, but he also found himself stranded as well.
“We always urge people to stay away from cliffs, as they can
be crumbly and prone to erosion. Do not attempt to climb them unless you are
properly equipped and trained to do so.
“If you see someone in difficulty on cliffs, do not attempt
self-rescue, as like in this case you could end up getting stuck as well.
Instead, call 999 and ask for the Coastguard.”