Woman Rescued After Falling From Coastal Path Onto Rocky Beach In Bangor

A woman who fell from a coastal path in Bangor, Co Down, onto a rocky beach has been rescued by the RNLI.

The incident happened at the Ballyholme Esplanade on Tuesday afternoon, 07 June.

It is believed the dog she was walking pulled on its lead and the woman fell more than two metres onto the beach.

A spokesperson from the RNLI said: "Bangor RNLI relief lifeboat Tabby Cat was launched at 2:20pm and arrived on the scene in Ballyholme Bay where the Ambulance Service paramedics were treating the woman. They were later joined by the Fire Service and coastguard, who waited on standby in case their services were needed.

"After the paramedics had stabilised the woman on the beach and were happy that she could be lifted, the decision was made to move her on a stretcher onto the lifeboat, and take her to the jetty at Ballyholme Yacht Club, as this was considered safer than attempting the steps at the Esplanade. At the Yacht Club, the casualty was lifted up the jetty to the waiting ambulance and taken to the Ulster Hospital."

Her injuries are not believed to be life threatening.

To view the video click here

(CD)