Emergency services swiftly responded, after a climber reportedly fell from a cliff face

A rock climber was dramatically rescued after plunging more than 30 feet from a dangerous sea cliff near Swansea. Emergency services raced to Heatherslade Bay on Sunday, September 7 following reports that a climber had fallen from the cliff face.

A rescue helicopter was deployed to the scene alongside RNLI lifeboats and rescue teams in a bid to save the climber. In challenging conditions, the casualty was winched from the base of the cliff by an HM Coastguard search and rescue helicopter.

They were then transferred to a waiting Welsh Ambulance Service vehicle for further medical attention. There have been no further updates regarding their condition. Never miss a Swansea story by signing up to our newsletter here

Following the incident, a coastguard spokesperson said: "Coastguard Rescue Teams from Mumbles, Oxwich and Rhossili were sent, along with an HM Coastguard Rescue Helicopter and RNLI lifeboats from Horton and Mumbles.

"The casualty was lifted by helicopter and conveyed to a Welsh Ambulance Service vehicle on the cliff for onwards medical care.

"Rocky coastlines and caves are fun to explore but can be incredibly dangerous and unstable.

"Try coasteering with a registered provider. "They will provide the necessary training and equipment to make the experience both safe and enjoyable."

A spokesperson for Mumbles lifeboat added: "At 3pm, both lifeboats were launched to assist with an incident involving a cliff faller at East Cliff, Southgate.

In difficult conditions, both crews provided water safety cover to Coastguard teams and the helicopter as the casualty was evacuated by HM Coastguard Rescue 187."