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Date Published: 05/12/2023
British climber, 66, rescued from Benidorm cliff face
The man was airlifted to safety from the steep Serra Gelada Lighthouse path on the Costa Blanca
![British climber, 66, rescued from Benidorm cliff face](https://alicantetoday.com/images/articles/23/12/2298325__11701782784_large.png)
A 66-year-old British man had to be rescued on Monday December 4 after falling and becoming stuck in the Serra Gelada cliff area in Benidorm.
According to sources from the Alicante Provincial Firefighters Consortium, the experienced climber slipped on the sheer cliff face shortly after 2pm while heading in the direction of the lighthouse and couldn’t regain his footing.
![British climber, 66, rescued from Benidorm cliff face](https://alicantetoday.com/images/articles/23/12/2298325__21701782784_large.png)
However, due to the steep terrain, the emergency services decided the safest course of action was to mobilise the mountain rescue group (GER) aboard the Alpha 01 helicopter and the Briton was eventually carried to safety in an evacuation sling.
![British climber, 66, rescued from Benidorm cliff face](https://alicantetoday.com/images/articles/23/12/2298325__31701782784_large.png)
Images: Bomberos Alicante
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