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Rescue operation on cliffs near Flamborough Head Lighthouse
Bridlington and Filey Coastguard Rescue teams were deployed to Pigeon Hole in Flamborough, yesterday (Friday, May 29).
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A spokesperson for the service said the person became stranded while trying to retrieve a bag and was unable to get back up, becoming stuck on a narrow ledge above the sea.
The spokesperson said: “The officer in charge deemed the location far too dangerous for a conventional cliff rescue.
“An urgent request was immediately made for the coastguard rescue helicopter.”
The person was lifted to safety in a winch operation and at the prepared landing site nearby was declared to be uninjured although shaken.
The spokesperson added: ” This incident serves as a stark reminder that no matter how familiar you think you are with the cliffs, attempting to climb down is incredibly dangerous and can put not only your own life at risk, but also the lives of coastguard teams and helicopter crews who may have to rescue you.”
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