A ROCK climber has been pulled from the sea after falling from cliffs. An air ambulance launched a rescue mission off the coast of Dorset as they hoisted the person from the water before they were rushed to hospital. The climber’s condition remains unknown
A person had to be rescued after plunging off a cliff in Portland off the coast of DorsetCredit: Alamy
A HM Coastguard helicopter was called into action in Weston on Sunday afternoon after reports of a person falling from a cliff on the Isle of Portland.
The individual was located and pulled from the water using a hoist at around 12.49pm.
South Western Ambulance Service then transported the person to a nearby hospital.
Emergency crews from RNLI Weymouth and the local coastguard also rushed to the scene near Mutton Cove on the west side of the island.
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An air ambulance rescued the individual from the sea (stock)Credit: Getty
A spokesperson for the Dorset Police confirmed the incident “involved a rock climber who fell off the cliff”.
They added: “The ambulance and coastguard were in attendance, and the person was taken off to hospital by the time we got to the incident.”
Their condition remains unknown.
It follows a deadly incident earlier in the year in Portland.
A man in his 70s tragically died in a windsurfing accident when he was blown out of the water and hit a moored yacht during strong winds.
A second person was also treated by paramedics after the accident in Portland Harbour.
