Walkers with children seen at site of major cliff fall in Dorset

There's been further cliff activity in the area

Author: Maria GreenwoodPublished 20th Apr 2021

More than a dozen people including children have been seen at the site of a major cliff fall in Dorset.

West Bay Coastguard Rescue Team were tasked to Seatown after reports of further cliff activity at the weekend.

They issued safety advice to around 16 people who were too close to the site.

Despite warning signs being in place, 10 people including children were in direct vicinity of the large fall, and another 6 people were trying to navigate their way around it.

Walkers are being warned that the cliffs at Seatown remain unstable and another cliff fall could happen at any time.

A spokesman for West Bay Coastguard Rescue Team said:

"Coastguard advice mirrors the guidance given by Dorset Council.

"The cliffs surrounding the recent large fall remain unstable and further cliff falls could happen at any time and without warning.

"Members of the public are advised to stay well away from the immediate area and admire the scene from a distance.

"The beach between Seatown and Eype is cut off and safe navigation of the debris is not possible and should not be attempted.

"The debris extends into the sea, remains loose, and entrapment by wet clay and mud is now also a risk as was evident by the clothing of those who were attempting it."

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