Images: Coleraine Coastguard
Coastguard Rescue Teams were tasked on Monday evening, May 22nd, after a man fell into an abandoned quarry in County Antrim.
Rope rescue teams from both Ballycastle and Coleraine mounted a rescue operation near Whiterocks, Portrush.
A spokesperson for Coleraine Coastguard said:
"Coleraine and Ballycastle rope rescue teams were tasked this evening to reports a person had fallen over a cliff.
"The casualty had slipped and fallen down a steep cliff path and was trapped at the base of a cliff in an abandoned limestone quarry on the coast road near Whiterocks, Portrush.
"Thankfully he had only suffered minor injuries.
"A major operation involving NIAS, NIFRS and PSNI was required to recover the casualty due to the difficult and dangerous area.
"If you see anyone in difficulty around coastal cliffs, dial 999 COASTGUARD."
