William Eichler Monday, August 14, 2023

Dorset beachgoers have ‘lucky escape’

Dorset Council has warned visitors to be careful when visiting West Bay after rocks and mud fell from the cliff narrowly missing beachgoers.

The council took to Twitter/X after the incident saying that ‘rockfalls and landslips can happen at any time’, adding that the visitors had ‘a lucky escape.’

Rockfalls and Landslips can happen at anytime. These people had a lucky escape. The South West Coast Path above the cliff at West Bay is currently closed. Thanks to Daniel Knagg for the footage.#Westbay #JurassicCoast pic.twitter.com/38XJjSoBYT
— Dorset Council UK (@DorsetCouncilUK) August 10, 2023

The pathway along the cliff is currently closed.

#Safety #Beaches

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