Cliff Rescue PEEL, ISLE OF MAN, honorary secretary was alerted at 2130 on Tuesday, June 3, by the Coastguard. A man was trapped on the cliff face 1J miles south east of Peel. He had slipped while on a bird watching expedition and slithered down to about 20 or 30' from the bottom of the cliff. His companion had fortunately been able to clamber back up and raise the alarm. The coastguard said the cliff rescue team would attempt to rescue the man but the help of the 18' 6" McLachlan ILB might be needed.

At 2220 this help was definitely requested and the ILB launched at 2230 in south-westerly light airs and a smooth sea. The tide was ebbing. She arrived at the scene at 2250, where a search was being made from the top of the cliffs and the bottom, but without success. A parachute flare fired from the ILB illuminated the area, and her crew spotted the man about 100 yards from the original cliff working position.

Cliff gear was moved to the new position and Auxiliary Coastguard H. Phillips (who is also a Peel ILB crew member) was lowered to the casualty.

After several unsuccessful attempts to lower the man to the ILB, this course was abandoned and Coastguard P.

Molden was lowered down the cliff to help haul the casualty to the cliff top.

The man was eventually recovered at 0050 with only minor cuts and bruises, but suffering from cold and slight shock. At 0100 the ILB left the scene of the incident and returned to station.

The Coastguard recorded that her help had been invaluable, both in communications and because her crew had been able to light the cliff face with an Aldis lamp. Knockaloe Beg, the scene " iVie rescue, is shown to the right..