A hiker was rescued by the Irish Coast Guard today after getting into difficulty on a cliff in Dalkey.
Two casualties had gotten into trouble at Hawks cliff this afternoon with gardai calling for the coast guard's help.
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One person had slipped into the sea from the rocky summit.
They were thankfully able to get out and raise the alarm, despite being injured.
A second climber was stuck half way up the dangerous cliffs and required immediate assistance.
The Rescue 116 helicopter rushed to the scene and saved the lucky hiker. The team were later able to land the aircraft on nearby football pitches.
Coast Guard teams are now urging people not to climb unstable terrain as it can have fatal consequences.
They posted: "An Garda Siochana requested assistance at Hawks cliff for two casualties needing help.
"Team responded and arrived on scene and found one casualty requiring medical treatment after they had slipped into the sea but were able to get out and raise the alarm.
"However the 2nd casualty was still stuck half way up cliffs. Coast Guard team requested the assistance of Rescue 116 & RNLI Dun Laoghaire Lifeboat Station.
"Rescue 116 arrived on scene and was able to safely recover casualty from the cliff side. Team then we’re tasked to prepare a landing zone for helicopter at football pitches beside Shanganagh Water Treatment plant, so they could drop off 2nd casualty to Coast Guard teams, who didn’t require any medical treatment.
"National Ambulance Service took 1st casualty to hospital for further treatment. Crews all stood down.
A successful rescue from the cliffs and hopefully lessons learned, noting it is not safe terrain to be climbing on, which brings a high level of risk if you do.
"Remember if you see anyone in difficulty in or near the water, dial 112/999 or VHF channel 16 immediately and ask for the Coast Guard."
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