Tenby RNLI’s all-weather lifeboat was launched at 9.30pm on Wednesday, June10, after the Coastguard received a 999 call from a male that had climbed the cliff after getting cut off by the tide at Freshwater East, but was now stuck.

The crew made best speed to the reported position, 7.5 miles west of Tenby and once on scene, began to search for the casualty using powerful searchlights.

Once located, the lifeboat stood by to provide safety cover until a Coastguard rescue helicopter arrived and winched the casualty to the safety of the cliff top, where members of the Coastguard rescue team were waiting for him.

With no more assistance required, the lifeboat was stood down to return to station, arriving at 10.50pm.