RNLI in multi-agency rescue for casualty injured in rock fall.

Whitby Coastguard were first on the scene after it was reported that a casualty had sustained a leg injury following a rock fall at Saltwick Bay, just south of Whitby.

The casualty's family and a member of the public had already carried out first aid and after an assessment from the Coastguard crew it was determined that the safest course of action was to transfer the casualty to the inshore lifeboat.

Whitby's inshore lifeboat had already launched and was on standby so was able to quickly reach the scene.

RNLI volunteer crew worked with the Coastguard to safely transfer the casualty onto the inshore lifeboat.

The casualty was then taken to Whitby Lifeboat Station where paramedics were on standby.

Rob Garrett, helm on the inshore lifeboat during the incident said: 'Thank you to the Coastguard and paramedics who worked as a team to ensure that the casualty was safe and comfortable.

We would advise anyone walking on the beach near the cliffs to keep well clear of the base of the cliffs as rock falls can occur at any moment.'

If you see someone in trouble in or near the water dial 999 and ask for the Coastguard.

For more information contact Lifeboat Press Officer Ceri Oakes on 07813359428 or at [email protected]

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