Coastguard called after casualty falls from cliff top in Aldbrough
HM Coastguard Hornsea were called to reports of a person falling down the cliff at Aldbrough before becoming trapped.
Bridlington Coastguard Rescue Team were also tasked to assist.
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Hide AdThe team arrived and found the person 10ft from the cliff top but unable to get back to the top.
Lighting equipment and a rope rescue was set up to conduct the operation to save the person.
Fortunately a fisherman's access route was located by coastguards and the casualty was escorted to safety down to the beach and back up via the main access point.
HM Coastguard Hornsea said: "If you find yourself in difficulty along the coast, dial and ask for the Coastguard. "
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Laura Collins