Incredible moment Coastguard helicopter rescues unwell man from top of Worcester Cathedral (with footage)

Watch the incredible moment our UK Coastguard St Athan helicopter rescues an unwell man from the top of Worcester Cathedral​.

 At around 10.35am on Saturday 1st July, UK Coastguard's ARCC (Aeronautical Rescue Coordination Centre) received a call from Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service​ asking for helicopter assistance with an unwell man at the top of the 300ft high Worcester Cathedral Bell Tower. 

 The UK Coastguard search and rescue helicopter based at St Athan was quickly sent to the scene and airlifted the casualty to a nearby field where a waiting ambulance took him for further treatment.  

 Coastguard helicopter Winchman Sam Wellsteed said:  ‘This was a very unique rescue, but fairly straight forward once we arrived on scene.  The Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service and the West Midlands Ambulance Service​  had done a fantastic job to make the casualty comfortable and had prepared him for winching before we had arrived.   Obviously the tall spires presented a hazard to the helicopter but our main concern was making sure the Cathedral wasn’t affected by the downdraft of the helicopter – which can sometimes be very strong.  Thankfully, we were able to get to the casualty very quickly and winch him on board in a matter of minutes.  We wish him a speedy recovery and extend our thanks again to our partners on scene for making our job so easy on arrival.’

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