Man rescued after falling 25ft onto rocks in the Hayle estuary
A coastguard helicopter, police, paramedics and firefighters were called to the scene
Last updated 27th Nov 2020
A man has been airlifted to hospital after slipping and falling around 25ft into the estuary in Hayle.
The rescue helicopter, firefighters, police and paramedics all got the shout near Asda on Thursday evening.
The casualty, in his 30s, was lifted out of the estuary using specialist equipment and handed over to the coastguard team.
Police say his injuries are not life-threatening but he was airlifted to Derriford Hospital.
"Police received a report at around 8pm that a man has slipped and fallen from 25ft onto rocks below near Foundry Square, Hayle.
"A man in his 30s was airlifted to Derriford for assessment for non-life-threatening injuries."
Devon and Cornwall Police
"At 1924 critical control received a 999 call stating a male had fallen into Hayle Estuary near Asda.
"Appliances from Tolvaddon, Hayle, Penzance, Falmouth and technical rescue officers were sent.
"One casualty was lifted out of the estuary using specialist lifting equipment and handed over to the coastguard rescue helicopter.
"Devon and Cornwall Police the South Western Ambulance Service were also in attendance."
Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service