Two teenage boys were dramatically rescued from a cliff near Mount Batten this evening after becoming trapped on a steep rock face.
At 7:39 pm, the fire service received an emergency call reporting two teenagers stuck on a cliff in the Lawrence Road area of Plymouth, close to Mount Batten.
An operational officer from the South Western Ambulance Service attended the scene alongside firefighters from Greenbank, Camels Head, Plymstock, and Crownhill fire stations.
A total of three fire engines, a full Tactical Rescue Team, and an Aerial Ladder Platform (ALP) were swiftly mobilised by Fire Control, along with a Working at Height Tactical Advisor and an Operational Assurance Officer.
Emergency crews coordinated from both the base and top of the cliff, using specialist equipment to reach the teenagers, who were positioned between 5 and 10 metres down the cliff face and around 20 metres high.
Thanks to the combined efforts of all teams, the boys were brought to safety without any injuries.
If you or someone you know needs support, please visit our dedicated help and support page here.
You can also contact the Samaritans on 116 123, 24 hours a day, or email jo@samaritans.org.
