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AN 18-YEAR-OLD MAN had to be rescued from a beach after becoming trapped in a hole he had dug, Cornwall police said.
Emergency services were called to Fistral Beach in Newquay, Cornwall, on Thursday afternoon.
They worked with members of the public to dig the man out and remove him from the hole.
Newquay Police Response posted on Twitter that the man had “dug a hole in the sand, which collapsed on him”.
It added that “friends and beachgoers all worked together to dig (the) man to safety”.
A spokeswoman for Devon and Cornwall Police said officers were called by the Coastguard at 5.30pm on Thursday.
She said sand had collapsed on to the man, causing him to become trapped.
Part of an amazing #rescue today @ #Fistral #Newquay, a man dug a hole in the sand, which collapsed on him, friends and beach goers @NewquayCFRS @CornwallFRS @CRTNewquay @NewquayRNLI & @NewquayPolice @swasFT all worked together to dig man to safety. Hoping for a full recovery. pic.twitter.com/deuFyPYWbw
— Newquay Police Response (@NewquayResponse) July 1, 2021
“Emergency services and members of the public removed him from the hole and he was left in the care of the ambulance service,” the spokeswoman added.
In a post on Facebook, Newquay Community Fire Station said the man was allowed to go home after being checked over.
“A big thank you to all the assistance from the public, Coastguard and lifeguards,” the post said.
“As one team using our sand lance, breathing apparatus, spades and surfboards, we were able to ensure this was a happy ending.
“This could have easily resulted in crushing or suffocation. Please don’t dig huge holes in the sand, sand is partial to collapse and the dry weight is around a ton per metre cubed.
“You wouldn’t dig a hole in the garden and let your children climb in; please don’t do it on a beach either.”
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Digging a hole he can’t get out of, he should send his CV to mehole he’d give him a job in the running the country he loves this kind of initiative haha
@James mcguire: lame
@James mcguire: Jayziz, can we have just ONE story without it being related to the government or NPHET (comments included), it’s getting boring.
@Michael Byrne: when your job is a shinnerbot, you’re never off duty.
@John Mulligan: not yours, the lad with the ‘mehole’ fixation!
@James mcguire: I see what you did there! Hole and Mehole! Oh you are good!
This is the PERFECT headline to read coming into the weekend hahaha
Thank goodness it wasn’t a child, well done to all on a great rescue!
And the Darwin award goes to…….
@Thomas Meaney: he survived. Darvins awards only for those who went a step further
Thank God he wasn’t close to the water. Had the tide come in, this would be a totally different story.
Well done to all involved.
@✨Barbara Christopher: “well done to all involved”, except the one(s) with this brilliant idea of digging that much.
Sounds like a DUP strategist.
@Welk wrangler: no because they blame everyone else for the hole they are in
Good lord, 18? Not too bright a lad. Lucky he was spotted…
@Patricia O’Reilly: while I agree with you some people wouldn’t be aware of the dangers if their not living near the sea.
Should have asked Bertie’s pals to pitch in they’re pretty handy with the old dig outs.
@Bag O’Cans: that’s an even shïtter attempt at an Irish politics joke than the one above. Can ye not just leave it?
The police are looking into it.
Some numpty
Quick take a photo, dont bother trying to help.
Why does Brexit spring to mind?
@John Burns: Dunno John, why?
CornHole
@Fergal O’Hagan:
Ooh err Missus :-0
@Fergal O’Hagan: cornholio
@Patrick Corr: he will need TP for his bunghole tonight. BUNGHOLE
Glad he’s ok
Some numpty
Trigger!!
Dig up $tup!d
Whosoever diggeth a pit… shall fall in it. Innit
Dug me a hole !!!
This man was obviously watching those Indonesian guys digging holes in the ground and tried doing it himself hahaha
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