An RAF Sea King airlifted the more seriously injured climber

Two climbers were injured after falling from a south Wales sea cliff.

Milford Haven Coastguard was alerted by Dyfed Powys Police after the incident this evening at a popular climbing venue at Mother Careys Kitchen, Lydstep, near Tenby.

Milford Haven Coastguard sent Coastguard rescue teams from Tenby and St Governs to the scene. The South Pembrokeshire sector manager also attended.

An RAF Sea King helicopter from RMB Chivenor was scrambled to airlift the more seriously injured casualty to Morriston Hospital, Swansea and the Tenby all-weather lifeboat was launched to recover the second casualty from the cliff bottom where the tide was rising.

The lifeboat was met at Tenby harbour by a waiting ambulance.

Milford Haven Coastguard watch manager Bob Peel said: “We have no firm details as to why this incident occurred this evening, the conditions in the area are currently not bad.

“I would however, urge even experienced cliff walkers and climbers to be cautious in these areas, especially after rainfall like we had earlier today.”