Man who jumped from pier rescued

A MAN who jumped from a pier into the sea and was being swept away by the tide was pulled to safety by surfers.

By The Newsroom

Published 21st Nov 2010, 20:15 BST

The man, in his mid-20s, was one of two men in everyday clothes reported to have jumped off Saltburn Pier, in the seaside town between Whitby and Middlesbrough. He was taken to hospital.

Coastguards issued a fresh warning following the incident about the dangers of jumping from piers – especially given the icy temperature of the North Sea at this time of the year.

Humber Coastguard was alerted by a member of the public. One of the men was reported to be in difficulty.

Coastguard rescue officers from Skinningrove and Redcar were sent to the scene and the Redcar RNLI inshore lifeboat was launched. An air ambulance was also sent.