Two teenagers rescued from cliff near Durdle Door
A major rescue operation was launched after two teenagers got stranded half way up a cliff near Durdle Door
Two teenagers have been rescued after getting stranded half way up a cliff near Durdle Door.
A major operation was launched at Man O' War Bay yesterday afternoon involving coastguard rescue teams and Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service.
The coastguard helicopter that was on a training exercise at Wareham, were also tasked to attend and assess the situation to potentially winch the two 16 year olds to safety.
A spokesperson for Wyke Coastguard Rescue Team said:
"Due to the casualty location on being on potentially loose cliffs, and the relatively close proximity to crowds returning from Durdle Door, winching was deemed too risky, so extraction by rope of the now secured casualties was deemed the safest method of recovery.
"With further resources now on scene to assist, a second cliff top setup was put in next to the initial immediate rescue team and a second cliff technician was lowered to allow retrieval of both casualties. Once in place, the teams then retrieved both casualties to the top of the cliff where the casualties were checked over and then reunited with their relatives."
"Special thanks go to Lulworth Estate wardens who crowd managed the onlookers, created an alternative exit route, and ushered people to safety."