Climber rescued from cliff near Anvil Point, Swanage
HM
Coastguard received a 999 call from a climber, at 11:50 yesterday evening (9th
June), after another climber became stuck on a cliff near Anvil Point, Swanage.
The
pair had spent the day climbing, before one of them became stuck 15 meters from
the top of the cliff.
St
Albans and Swanage coastguard rescue teams and Swanage RNLI lifeboat were sent.
A coastguard rope technician was lowered over the cliff, they secured the
climber and brought them safely to the top of the cliff.
Duty
Controller for HM Coastguard Dai Jones said: 'The person who called 999 and
asked for the Coastguard did exactly the right thing, thankfully we were able
to rescue the climber and although they are tired, they are otherwise safe and
well.
'Our
coastlines are truly beautiful, but they can be dangerous, and the incident
tonight is a prime example of how a nice day out can take a dramatic turn.
Regardless of how well you know the coast, or how experienced you are in your
chosen sport, you can still get caught out. We really do urge people to take
extra care in these extraordinary times.'