Man rescued in remote area of Whitby by Coastguard

Whitby Coastguard Rescue Team were called to the man, who was unable to walk and required urgent medical care, near Boggle Hole in Whitby on Saturday (January 24).

The incident happened after the man had injured his leg on a birthday beach walk in the afternoon.

First-responders had to work quickly against the rising tide to ensure he wasn’t swept away to sea.

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A coastguard helicopter was deployed to help the team, but “swift decision-making” and a co-ordinated effort on the ground meant that this wasn’t necessary.

A statement from the Coastguard read: “Due to the rising tide and challenging terrain, the team accessed the area via Robin Hood’s Bay to determine the safest method of extraction.

“Once on scene, it became clear that the casualty was unable to walk and required urgent assistance.

“With limited time before the tide reached the casualty’s position, the team worked quickly to provide aid and carefully move him to a safer location away from the water.”

‘The coastline can be a beautiful but unpredictable place’

The man, who had been on a birthday beach walk when he sustained his leg injury, was transported across steep, narrow and slippery terrain by the coastguard before being transferred to an ambulance crew for further care.

Whitby Coastguard have since thanked their colleagues from the Ravenscar Coastguard Rescue Team and paramedics for their support.

A spokesperson added: “We would also like to thank all the staff at Brambles Bistro for their kindness in giving the team a warm area to wait for the ambulance as we continued to monitor the casualty, along with a hot brew after a very wet, cold and windy extraction.

“As always, we’re really grateful for the continued support and understanding from our local community and visitors to the area.

“The coastline can be a beautiful but unpredictable place, and situations can change very quickly, especially around tides and steep terrain.

“If you ever see someone in difficulty, or are concerned for someone along the coast, please don’t hesitate to call 999 and ask for the Coastguard.”