64-year-old woman rescued by coastguard from Sandsend beach

Whitby Coastguard Rescue Team say that they were called to Sandsend to assist Yorkshire Ambulance Service after a 64-year-old had slipped on sea defences.

Teams suspected that she had broken her ankle, due to the high tide and the uneven sea defences with paramedics at the scene having managed to stabilise the injury by the time that the Coastguard arrived.

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However, with limited access along the beach due to the tide coming in, the coastguard officers were tasked with helping to move the woman ro safety.

Together, they organised a plan to move the woman along the beach using a cliff rescue stretcher to reach a nearby path.

Once there, she was transferred into the ambulance carry chair, providing a safer means to reach the waiting ambulance.

The coastguard worked with Yorkshire Ambulance Service to rescue the woman (Image: Whitby Coastguard)

A spokesperson for Whitby Coastguard Rescue Team said: “Thanks to great teamwork between the ambulance crew and Coastguard Rescue Officers, the casualty was safely transferred and taken to Scarborough Hospital for further care.

“We wish the casualty a smooth and speedy recovery and hopefully a restful stay for the remainder of the holiday!

“As always, here to help our community 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Remember, If you see anyone in difficulty along the coast, cliffs or shoreline, call 999 and ask for the Coastguard.”