A STUDENT has been rescued by emergency services after falling while walking on the north coast and injuring his leg.
The student was taken to hospital for treatment following the incident.
Firefighters and paramedics were quickly dispatched to the “challenging terrain” of the cliff path between Grève de Lecq and Plémont after receiving a call at around 11am on Wednesday morning.
Jersey Fire and Rescue Service said they were able to pinpoint the exact location of the casualty thanks to the What3Words location-finding app, “ensuring a swift and effective response”.
Paramedics provided medical attention to the young man after arriving on the scene.
In a statement, the fire service said: “Due to the challenging terrain, firefighters then took turns to carefully carry the casualty to a waiting fire service 4×4 all-terrain vehicle. From there, he was transferred — along with paramedics — back to the rendezvous point where an ambulance was waiting. The casualty was then taken to hospital for further assessment and treatment.”
The fire service said the incident was a “reminder of the importance of being prepared when exploring Jersey’s beautiful coastline”.
“As the weather continues to warm up, we encourage all Islanders and visitors to enjoy the outdoors safely. Please make sure someone knows your route, take care on uneven paths, and consider using location tools like What3Words to help emergency services find you quickly if needed,” the JFRS added.
The fire service said it wished the student a “full and speedy recovery”.