A large-scale rescue operation was launched near the South Foreland Lighthouse this afternoon after reports of a woman in distress on the cliffs. The incident occurred around 3:30 pm on Friday when a concerned member of the public contacted the Coastguard.

Authorities have yet to release further details about the Essex Police" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-wpil-monitor-id="51023">woman’s condition or the outcome of the rescue. However, the swift response from multiple agencies highlights the seriousness of the situation.