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Boy rescued from Bridlington cliff after dare | Boy rescued from Bridlington cliff after dare |
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A teenager had to be winched to safety by helicopter after getting stuck as he climbed down 100ft cliffs for a birthday dare, the Coastguard said. | A teenager had to be winched to safety by helicopter after getting stuck as he climbed down 100ft cliffs for a birthday dare, the Coastguard said. |
The 14-year-old was 40ft from the beach below when he became stuck as the tide swept in. | The 14-year-old was 40ft from the beach below when he became stuck as the tide swept in. |
His friends called the police to the scene at Sewerby in Bridlington, East Yorkshire. | |
The RNLI Flamborough Head inshore lifeboat found the boy before an RAF helicopter winched him to safety. | The RNLI Flamborough Head inshore lifeboat found the boy before an RAF helicopter winched him to safety. |
Humber Coastguard Watch Manager Drew Mahood said: "We understand that the teenager had descended the cliff as part of a dare on his birthday, but became stuck when the gravity of his situation struck home. | Humber Coastguard Watch Manager Drew Mahood said: "We understand that the teenager had descended the cliff as part of a dare on his birthday, but became stuck when the gravity of his situation struck home. |
"Climbing on cliffs at any time is an extremely dangerous activity, but the eroding coastline in this vicinity is particularly hazardous. | "Climbing on cliffs at any time is an extremely dangerous activity, but the eroding coastline in this vicinity is particularly hazardous. |
"This scenario had a happy ending but we are not always so lucky. Hopefully, a lesson has been learned by this individual and his companions." | "This scenario had a happy ending but we are not always so lucky. Hopefully, a lesson has been learned by this individual and his companions." |
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