Sennen Cove RNLI help in multi agency tasking for cliff faller at Pedn-men-du.

The casualty had fallen around 30 feet but her fall had been halted by her safety rope. Although this prevented a serious impact at the base of the cliff, the casualty had suffered head and shoulder injuries.

Our D class inshore lifeboat ‘Arangy’ quickly launched with a crew of four under the command of RNLI Volunteer Izzy Puddiphatt.

Penzance and Lands End Coastguard Search and Rescue Teams, a crew from South Western Ambulance Service and Cornwall Air Ambulance were also tasked to the scene.

Our inshore lifeboat was first to arrive at Pedn-men-du, so brother and sister RNLI volunteers Tristan and Tamsyn Gorvin were placed ashore to assess the faller’s condition and commence casualty care.

As the tide was approaching low water, the other emergency services were able to walk around the base of the cliff to the casualty, guided by the expertise of RNLI volunteer Paul Rimmer.

After being given casualty care for head and shoulder injuries and a thorough assessment by the paramedics on scene, the faller was deemed fit to be extracted from the area on foot with the care and guidance of all attending emergency services.

The casualty was then taken into the care of South Western Ambulance Service and taken to hospital for further treatment.

Sennen Cove RNLI Coxswain Nick Hichens commented;

‘All the emergency services worked together brilliantly to give the casualty the best possible care at the time.

Tristan and Tamsyn Gorvin did a great job providing casualty care until further help arrived. Its testament to their hard work and training, not only as lifeboat crew but also as RNLI lifeguards. Its times like this when all this hard work pays off and makes a difference to those in need of help. ‘

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