A substantial emergency services response was initiated in the vicinity of the Santa Pola lighthouse viewing platform as a consequence of an alleged irresponsible incident. A man, who appeared to be under the influence of alcohol, became too close to the cliff edge to urinate, resulting in his fall and the entrapment of himself and two companions who attempted to assist him. Fortunately, the injured man was able to stop his fall from the cliff just a few metres away, thereby preventing any additional harm that could have been fatal.
The incident needed the mobilisation of three local police patrols, Guardia Civil officers, an ambulance, and the fire department, which arrived via helicopter and ground personnel. The injured individual did not require air evacuation. The injured man was treated on-site by the firefighter rescue team, who were aided by the doctor who was travelling in the helicopter. They then securely immobilised him and transported him to the top of the cliff, where he was placed on a stretcher and transferred to the ambulance.
The victim, who, according to witnesses, exhibited signs of intoxication, was transported to the Elche General University Hospital for additional medical attention. However, he was not in a life-threatening condition. The two friends who had accompanied him to the bottom of the cliff also needed help to return to safety, as they were ensnared on the overhang.
Author: Derek Appleton
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