A young man was rescued after getting trapped on the cliffs at Ecclesbourne Glen in Hastings Country Park just as the tide began to flood in.
Emergency Services Rush to Cliff Rescue
Late Tuesday afternoon, specialist rope rescue teams from HM Coastguard stations in Bexhill, Hastings, and Rye Bay were scrambled after reports of a person stuck on the cliffs between Hastings and Fairlight.
The situation was dire enough to trigger a major rescue operation, with Pett Level Independent Rescue Boat volunteers quickly launching their vessel after a Coastguard alert at 4.28pm.
Once ashore at Pett Level boathouse, Coastguard teams checked his welfare and made sure he had food and drink.
Sensible Call for Help Prevents Tragedy,
“He made the sensible decision to call for help after realising he was unaware of the tide times,”
rescuers said.
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The multi-agency response involving Bexhill, Hastings, Rye Bay Coastguard units, and Pett Level rescue boat crews was a complete success. All teams stood down once the casualty was safely recovered and assessed.
Coastguard Urges Caution on Hastings Cliffs
Coastguard crews are urging visitors to always check tide times and be alert to changing conditions before exploring the stunning but treacherous shores around Hastings Country Park.
