Climber suffers multiple injuries after fall on Portland
A climber's been airlifted to hospital after a fall on Portland
A climber's been airlifted to hospital after suffering multiple injuries after a fall on Portland.
The coastguard helicopter was called out on Sunday afternoon to help the casualty who was near Blacknor Fort at Westcliff.
They were supported by coastguard rescues teams from Portland Bill and Wyke.
A spokesperson for Wyke Coastguard CRT said:
"The casualty location appeared to be below Sharpitts Quarry, so team members assembled at the cliffs above and made their way through the cliff paths to established contact, just as Rescue 175 arrived on scene.
"Rescue 175 landed on in the adjacent fields where they were met by officers and the paramedic escorted to the casualty. Rescue 175, who were low on fuel, then departed scene to quickly refuel at Bournemouth Airport.
"The casualty had fallen around seven meters and appeared to suffered a suspected broken leg, pelvis fracture, and a neck of femur break.
"The Coastguard paramedic stabilised the casualty and administered pain relief, readying for uplift. Upon return, Rescue 175 then winched the casualty and paramedic back aboard and departed directly to Southampton Hospital’s major trauma unit for further treatment."