On Sunday 26th May , HM Coastguard coordinated a large search and rescue operation between Dancing Ledge and Hedbury Head, after a large number of people were reported to be in the water in difficulty.
Several reports came into the Coastguard at around 3.30pm on Sunday from members of the public and fishing vessels reporting a group of about 8-10 people in difficulty in the water and shouting for help.
Swanage and St Albans Coastguard Rescue Teams, Swanage RNLI Lifeboats and the Lee-on-Solent Coastguard helicopter were all sent to the area and a number of nearby vessels responded to assist. The South Western Ambulance Service, HEMS and Dorset Police were also on scene.
It is believed the casualties got into difficulty whilst coasteering and it was reported that they had lifejackets on.
Eight people were recovered from the water by the lifeboat and a ninth casualty was recovered to the clifftop by the Lee-on-Solent helicopter.
In total eleven casualties were taken to the nearby boathouse for medical assessment.
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