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Climbers saved in 50ft cliff fall | |
(about 3 hours later) | |
A climber has been airlifted to hospital with serious injuries after a climbing accident on Dartmoor, Devon. | |
The alarm was raised with emergency services at about 2000 BST after two men fell 50ft (15m) onto an overhang at Dewerstone Rock, Shaugh Prior. | The alarm was raised with emergency services at about 2000 BST after two men fell 50ft (15m) onto an overhang at Dewerstone Rock, Shaugh Prior. |
Paramedics climbed down to rescue a 58-year-old man who had suffered neck, back and spinal injuries in the fall. | Paramedics climbed down to rescue a 58-year-old man who had suffered neck, back and spinal injuries in the fall. |
The other man, 28, used his mobile to raise the alarm. He suffered leg injuries. | |
RAF helicopter | RAF helicopter |
Lynne Paramour, a spokeswoman from the South Western Ambulance Service, said the paramedics had risked their own lives climbing down to the overhanging ledge to save the man, who was experiencing chest pains. | Lynne Paramour, a spokeswoman from the South Western Ambulance Service, said the paramedics had risked their own lives climbing down to the overhanging ledge to save the man, who was experiencing chest pains. |
They manoeuvred the injured man onto a spinal board before firefighters lifted him to safety with ropes. | They manoeuvred the injured man onto a spinal board before firefighters lifted him to safety with ropes. |
Both men, who are believed to be from Torpoint, were airlifted to Derriford Hospital in Plymouth by a rescue helicopter from RAF Chivenor. | |
The 58-year-old is said to be in a critical condition. | The 58-year-old is said to be in a critical condition. |
Dewerstone Rock is a popular spot for climbers. | Dewerstone Rock is a popular spot for climbers. |
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