Body Found on Cliffs Near Dover After Coastguard Alarm
Staff at the National Trust raised the alarm after spotting a vehicle with keys left in the ignition belonging to the UK Coastguard at Dover.
Shortly after, just after 10am on Sunday, a body was discovered on the cliffs close to South Foreland lighthouse, between Dover and St Margaret’s Bay.
Emergency Crews Rush to Scene
Coastguard rescue teams from Deal and Langdon Battery, the Walmer RNLI lifeboat, Kent Police, and the South East Ambulance Service were all deployed following the grim discovery.
St Margaret’s Bay is located on the South Foreland Heritage Coast, nestled between Dover and Deal.
Body Recovery and Investigation Underway
Lifeboat crews and coastguard teams are making arrangements to recover the body from the cliffs. Authorities are investigating to confirm the identity and determine the circumstances surrounding the death.
Kent Police have been approached for comment as inquiries continue.
