A walker was dramatically plucked to safety after he plunged off a cliff and spent an entire night on exposed rocks.
The man was injured after he fell from a coastal path about 60 feet above the shoreline.
The casualty was spotted by a kayaker the following morning, who quickly raised the alarm.
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Two lifeboats and three coastguard rescue teams scrambled to the rescue in the Fort Picklecombe area of Cawsand Bay, south of Saltash, Cornwall.
An RNLI Plymouth Lifeboat Station spokesperson said it quickly became clear that all extraction options would be “challenging” due to the casualty’s location, as reported by Need To Know.
They said: “Four casualty care-trained crew members went ashore to assess the casualty’s condition.
“They administered pain relief and began immobilising the casualty onto a basket stretcher, ready for transfer by sea to the waiting all-weather lifeboat.
“Two members of the Coastguard Rescue Team were also picked up from Cawsand Beach by the inshore lifeboat and taken to the isolated location to assist with the extraction.
“The casualty was safely transferred to the all-weather lifeboat, where his condition was monitored by the RNLI crew during the short passage back to Millbay Marina, into the care of South Western Ambulance Service for onward medical treatment.”
Wesley Foster, from the Plymouth lifeboat team, said the rescue was “challenging” because the man was “in a tough spot to reach”.
He said, “Huge thanks to the kayaker who spotted him and raised the alarm.
“It really does show how important it is to look out for one another.
“It’s also a good reminder that when you’re heading out near the coast or on the water, always carry a means of calling for help.
“Thanks to great teamwork from all emergency services, we were able to get the casualty safely aboard and into the care he needed.”
Locals were impressed by the rescue.
Paul Melling said: “Once again, fabulous work from the volunteers at the RNLI.”
Estelle Wolfers added: “Well done to everyone and especially the kayaker for realising.”
And Michele Martin said, “Ouch, was he conscious?
“Well done to the kayaker and you all for helping him out.”
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