Climber dies in 50ft cliff fall on holiday in Dorset
Stock photo, Swanage RNLI: Rex
A 32-year-old holidaymaker has died after a 50ft cliff fall on the Dorset coast.
The unnamed man, from Wiltshire, was climbing at the popular beauty spot of Dancing Ledge, in Swanage, with his girlfriend, when he slipped and plunged 40ft on to a ledge, before tumbling into the water below.
A coastguard helicopter and two lifeboats were sent to rescue him, but he died later on in hospital, according to the BBC.
Inspector Debbie Martin told the Daily Mail: "On the afternoon of Thursday, 23 August, Dorset Police and the coastguard were called to the scene of a climbing accident at Dancing Ledge, near Swanage.
"An experienced climber, the 32-year-old male visitor was in company with his girlfriend when the incident occured.
'The male was recovered from the sea and flown to Dorchester hospital but unfortunately died shortly after.
'The male's next of kin have been informed."
Dave Turnbull, from Swanage RNLI said: "The thoughts of the whole team at Swanage RNLI are with his family and friends at this very sad time."
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