Observed by a member of the public who acted fast and called the Coastguard and Ambulance the emergency services responded immediately.
The Swanage Coastguard team , Coastguard helicopter Rescue 175 , South Western Ambulance, St Albans Coastguard, Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance and Dorset Police coordinated a rescue of the male who had fallen and suffered a serious head injury.
The male was treated by Paramedics , Air Ambulance Doctor and Coastguard team members
Rescue 175 was on a training flight when diverted to Swanage to assist in the rescue.
The member of public acted very quickly dialling 999 and raising the alarm,
A large scale incident with all the services working together
2 comments:
My family love Swanage.
Nice to know you people are there for us
if ever we need you.
Thank you to all those who help people in time of need. It is frightening to think that most of those turning out today are volunteers who often put their lives at risk to help others. Brilliant job!
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