A major rescue mission was launched after walker became trapped 50ft up on a 'treacherous' cliff face. He was eventually airlifted to safety after becoming cut off by the tide.
Minehead lifeboat was called on Thursday (June 29) at just before 1pm to reports of a man cut off by the tide near to Hurlstone Point between Minehead and Porlock. The crew battled challenging sea conditions to reach the scene and commenced a shoreline search in a desperate bid to locate the man, reports Somerset Live.
Crews then spotted the man over 50 metres up treacherous cliffs close to the coastal path. The coastguard helicopter from St Athan was deployed and with the assistance of Minehead and Watchet coastguard teams, the man was winched into the aircraft.
