Boy, 12, Airlifted to Hospital After River Dive at Dartmoor Beauty Spot — Police Reveal Latest Health Update After Horror Cliff Jump
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Emergency services including Devon Air Ambulance rescuing a boy at Spitchwick on the River Dart on Dartmoor(Image: Sean Hills/Devon Live)
A twelve-year-old boy was taken to hospital by air ambulance after he fell into a river at a Dartmoor beauty spot at the weekend.
The youngster dived into the water at Spitchwick on Dartmoor, a popular swimming spot on the River Dart on Saturday. The road was closed for an hour while emergency services descended on the scene and rescued the teen.
The Devon Air Ambulance arrived at the scene around 15 minutes after the incident took place – about 12pm on Saturday, July 11. One eyewitness said the boy slipped whilst cliff jumping, Devon Live reports.
They added: “The response was quick with lots of help turning up including Dartmoor rangers, Devon and Cornwall Police and paramedics the roads were closed for an hour but all back to normal now.”
Sharing details of the incident on their Facebook page, Dartmoor Search and Rescue Team – Ashburton, said: “We were called on Saturday 11 July to assist following the report of a child hurt diving in to the river at Spitchwick.
“Team members deployed to help evacuate the 12-year-old boy by stretcher a short distance to a Devon Air Ambulance Trust helicopter. As it was a hot day, the popular swimming and picnic spot was busy.
“Emergency vehicles needed to block the lane, so team members controlled traffic to the access road until the air ambulance had departed. We wish the child a speedy recovery.”
SOURCE: https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/boy-12-airlifted-hospital-after-37422757
