A paraglider was lucky to escape injury after crash landing onto the cliffs near Eype.

Both the West Bay and Lyme Regis Coastguard officers were called, who was thought to be trapped, just before 3.30pm yesterday (Thursday) should a cliff rescue be required.

A spokesman for West Bay Coastguard said: "On arrival at Eype beach, contact was made with the first informant and officers located the casualty through binoculars. He was seen to be moving around just above the boulders at the base of the cliffs in the area of Hope Corner.

"The West Bay officer in charge requested the launch of the Lyme Regis RNLI lifeboat to provide safety and communications cover, and four coastguard officers set out along the beach with first aid to meet the casualty.

"Thankfully, the casualty was found to be uninjured and was safely escorted along with his paragliding equipment back to the beach car park at Eype.

"The pilot reporting losing lift whilst at a low altitude and was forced to make a crash landing after his wing clipped a tree. He noted that he was very lucky not to have landed on the boulder area of the beach which would have likely caused injury.

"After details were taken, safety advice was given and the officers were then stood down to return to station.

"We wanted to thank the first informant who did exactly the right thing by calling the emergency services.

"Have a great time on the coast this summer, but if you find yourself in difficulty, or if you see something that gives you cause for concern, then do not hesitate, dial 999 and ask for the coastguard."

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