Lynton, Lynmouth and Exmoor Advertiser, April 2019
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APRIL <strong>2019</strong> 7<br />
Photograph Simon Ellery<br />
A driver had a miraculous escape when his car breached the bank just<br />
above Ninneywell on Countisbury Hill early on Saturday morning, 9 th March falling<br />
about 1,000 feet <strong>and</strong> ending up on the rocky beach at Sillery S<strong>and</strong>s. The driver<br />
managed to get out of his vehicle <strong>and</strong> walked to a nearby holiday apartment to get<br />
help. He was lucky to survive as the damage to his vehicle was extensive.<br />
<strong>Lynmouth</strong> Coastguard Search <strong>and</strong> Rescue backed up by Ilfracombe Coastguard,<br />
<strong>Lynton</strong> Fire, Barnstaple Fire SRT <strong>and</strong> Police <strong>and</strong> Ambulance Services were called <strong>and</strong><br />
the driver was transferred to hospital firstly by ambulance then air ambulance. Cliff<br />
technicians were deployed to the beach at the request of the Police to make sure<br />
there were no other casualties. The A39 was closed during the emergency services<br />
operation.<br />
A great example of joint services working together <strong>and</strong> we are fortunate to have these<br />
people in the area. Well done to everyone involved !<br />
www.Facebook/<strong>Lynmouth</strong> Coastguard Search <strong>and</strong> Rescue<br />
R.N.L.I.<br />
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