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Coastguard rescue operation on cliffs at Flamborough
Bridlington and Filey Coastguard rescue teams were sent to Thornwick Bay in Flamborough around 12.30pm yesterday (Sunday, April 26).
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A manual rescue operation was hampered by a scene the coastguard described as “a narrow knife-edge pinnacle, with sheer drops either side and no safe option for a rope rescue.”
A spokesperson for Bridlington Coastguard rescue team said: “The call was made to request a rescue helicopter.
“In a tense and highly skilled manoeuvre, the aircraft arrived on scene and carried out a low-level winch, carefully lowering the winchman onto the precarious ledge.
“The casualty was secured in a rescue strop and lifted to safety.
“The helicopter then landed at a site prepared by coastguard teams, where the casualty was safely reunited with family members.
“Thankfully, despite the dramatic circumstances, the casualty escaped injury just very cold after the ordeal.”
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