COASTGUARD HELICOPTER WINCHES TEENAGE GIRL FROM CLIFF

UK Coastguard were contacted this evening by a father who witnessed his teenage daughter accidentally falling over a cliff edge just North of Chimney Hole, Filey, North Yorks.

Coastguard Rescue Teams training nearby were able to get on scene within 10 minutes.  Specially trained cliff technicians were able to descend to the girl and administer first aid until the Coastguard Rescue helicopter arrived on scene.

Coastguard Rescue Teams from Filey, Scarborough, Burniston, and Bridlington attended along with the inshore lifeboat from Filey. The Coastguard Rescue helicopter from Humber transferred the casualty to Hull hospital.

If you are out on the coast this Easter break make sure that you are properly equipped for walking along coastal paths. In particular remember to wear sturdy shoes or boots and check the weather forecast before you set out. Do not attempt to climb up or down cliffs unless you are properly equipped and trained to do so. Do not attempt to climb cliffs as a short cut back to the top. Do not attempt self-rescue.

If you get into difficulty, call 999 and ask for the coastguard. Carry a mobile phone, tell people where you are going and when you expect to return.


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