Man suffers life-changing injuries after tombstoning near popular beach
The Mumbles Coastguard cliff rescue team said he nearly paid the ultimate price
Updated
A man suffered life-changing injuries after tombstoning into the sea between Langland Bay and Limeslade (Image: Mumbles Coastguard Cliff Rescue Team)
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Ellen Manning
4 April 2021, 6:59 pm
The casualty was left with life-changing injuries after tombstoning near Langland Bay near Swansea in Wales. (Stock image: Getty)
Coastguards have urged people about the dangers of tombstoning after a man was left with life-changing injuries after jumping from cliffs near a beach in Swansea.
The casualty was rescued by coastguards and lifeboat volunteers near Langland Bay on Saturday afternoon.
In a tweet, Mumbles Coastguard Cliff Rescue Team said the man, who was rescued at around 1.15pm had jumped from the top without knowing what was under the water and the tide was ebbing. He nearly paid the ultimate price but ended up with life changing injuries, it said, adding: Please don t rock jump.
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