East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service is reminding people to take extra care around cliffs following a rescue on 21 August 2023.
We were called at 5.12pm to reports of a person who had become stuck after falling from cliffs near Offham Road in Lewes.
Fire engines from Preston Circus including the Aerial Ladder Platform were sent along with officers, as well as the rope rescue units from Bexhill and Battle and water tender ladder from Bexhill.
Partners including South East Coast Ambulance (SECAmb), Sussex Police and The Helicopter Emergency Medical Service (HEMS) were also in attendance.
Station Manager Tom Walby said:
‘’Crews acted swiftly to secure the individual and get them back to safety, however sometimes people aren’t so lucky. It is really important to educate yourselves and those around you about cliff safety.’’
Cliff Safety:
There are simple common sense measures which can help keep you, your family and others safe.
• Stay away from cliff edges - they can collapse without warning
• Read and observe safety warnings and stay on the right side of fencing
• Never attempt to climb cliffs
• Supervise children and pets at all times and keep well away from the edge and base.
• If you see someone in danger on or near cliffs, call 999 immediately.