Sunday, 13 July 2025

Climbing Incident at Anvil Point

 Coastguard’s , Coastguard Rescue  Helicopter , Devon Air Ambulance , South Western Ambulance, Dorset and Somerset Critical care team were tasked on Saturday morning to a climber fallen onto a ledge at Anvil Point. 

The male climber had fallen 8 metres whilst climbing with a group near to the Anvil Point lighthouse. 

The Coastguard Rescue Helicopter from Lee on Solent lowered their winch man to provide treatment before lifting the male to the top of the cliff to hand over to the critical care team.  

Having been assessed the Devon air ambulance flew on to Southampton hospital. The Coastguard team then ensured the remaining climbers returned to the top safely. 


Anvil Point became a busy landing site , meaning walkers  having to divert to ensure safety. 


Close working to ensure a success rescue and the public staying safe. 


A number of personnel required for the rescue 


Rescue 175 from Lee on Solent