Man 'slipped and fell down the cliff' in Dorset

Erin Rhodes

22 June 2024 at 4:31 am·1-min read

Man 'slipped and fell down the cliff' in Dorset <i>(Image: Purbeck Police)</i> — Man 'slipped and fell down the cliff' in Dorset *(Image: Purbeck Police)*

A YOUNG man has fallen down a cliff at Old Harry Rocks.

On Thursday, June 20, the Coastguard received a report of a man who had "slipped and fell down the cliff at Old Harry Rocks.

Emergency services gathered at Knoll Beach in Studland to help recover the man who had fallen.

Purbeck Police attended the incident to assist the Coastguard.

A spokesperson for Purbeck Police said: "They were picked up by the Swanage RNLI, who took them ashore on Knoll Beach."

Miraculously, the person only suffered 'minor' injuries.

The Daily Echo has contacted the RNLI for further details.

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