Boy miraculously survives cliff fall

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#1 Post by jd » Fri Jul 14, 2006 8:55 am

Boy miraculously survives cliff fall

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A 13-YEAR-old boy last night fell 20ft down a cliff and landed on rocks after he lost his footing while casting a fishing rod yesterday.

The boy was with a 14-year-old friend, perched on a ledge about 40ft up the cliffs at Balscadden Bay in Howth, when drama struck.

The younger boy was casting a fishing line when he went with the rod. It is understood that he rolled down an incline and then fell about 20ft onto the rocks at the waters edge.

His friend tried to get to him but could not. He rang the emergency services on a mobile phone. Dublin Coastguard received the alert shortly before 5.30pm and co-ordinated the rescue effort.

The boy was stretchered to a waiting ambulance. He suffered hip and leg injuries. The other boy, escaped unhurt, and was helped back up the cliff.

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#2 Post by **Wes** » Fri Jul 14, 2006 10:16 am

Good to hear he's ok. Must have been very close to the edge to fall when casting.

I often wondered if they'd ever fence that section off, the reason is there now.

One thing for all juniors to note when casting, very important to have sure footing.

A lucky lad indeed.

#3 Post by **ian 123** » Sun Jul 23, 2006 9:53 pm

yep i agree with wes,that kid is so lucky...so wes did u get that pollock yet??

#4 Post by **Wes** » Mon Jul 24, 2006 10:56 am

Nowt Ian, nowt.

See another couple of guys had to be rescued, same thing happened.
Thought it was the same story, but this was to adults, both taken to hosp. 2 incidents in two weeks = bye bye Balscadden?