Coastguard warning after helicopter beach rescue
The coastguard said the operation was made more difficult by a "seriously eroded footpath" and a rising tide, meaning the helicopter could not land on the beach. "The safest extrication method, under the circumstances, was deemed to be to request Coastguard Helicopter 924 to assist," it said. "924 swiftly arrived on scene and performed a high-hover whilst deploying a winch-person on to the beach, along with their rescue stretcher."
It added: "This rescue entailed the use of many assets and we were very lucky that they were all available at this time. "Amazing multi-service teamwork as always, thank you to all involved."
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