The rescue was for a man who had fallen 6 metres from a ledge onto rocks below at Thornwick Bay, Flamborough.
The Coastguard Rescue Team from Bridlington was tasked by Humber Coastguard on Sunday 28th July at 9:15pm.
Upon arrival at the scene, a team were deployed down the steps onto the beach at Thornwick, where the male was located laid on a paddlebaord which had been used by friends to get him out of the water.
A casualty care assessment was undertaken and due to the mechanism of the injury (a fall from height) and a head injury, it was decided that the casualty would be immobilised onto a Coastguard Stretcher.
The team immobilised the casualty, packaged them onto a stretcher and then decided a carry out would be most suitable route to the top of the cliff.
Further monitoring of the casualty took place during this time and once at the top of the cliff path the casualty was placed into the care of the Yorkshire Ambulance Service.
Jordan Grebby Station Officer for Bridlington Coastguard Said,
‘This was a freak accident whilst exploring our beautiful coastline and this individuals friends and family along with bystanders did exactly the right thing by calling for help. Accidents can and do happen and it’s always refreshing to see that people come prepared for the activities they are undertaking. Extracting this casualty by stretcher last night was the quickest and most suitable method, however due to heavy erosion the steps from the beach at Thornwick are very unstable, and must be navigated with care. We wish the casualty a speedy recovery.’
If you see a coastal emergency or get into trouble on the coast, dial 999 and ask for the coastguard.
PICTURE CREDIT: Bridlington Coastguard Team
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