Coastguard chopper launches daring cliff rescue in Dorset at dawn
The Lee on the Solent-based Coastguard rescue helicopter was scrambled in the early hours of Sunday morning for a heart-stopping cliff rescue in Weymouth, Dorset.
Rescue 175 soared into action to support the Wyke Coastguard Search and Rescue team after reports of a casualty stranded 400 metres up a cliff.
Early morning emergency call
The coastguard team received the distress signal just after 1am. The helicopter was scrambled shortly after 4am, rushing to aid the dramatic rescue mission.
On scene in Weymouth
Teams swiftly mobilised to tackle the precarious rescue at a dizzying height. The operation remains ongoing – more updates to follow.
