A MAN was rescued from a Dorset beauty spot after becoming stranded on rocks.
Just before 5.30pm yesterday evening, a 25-year-old man was cut off from the tide at Durdle Door after swimming around the coastline.
Rescue teams from HM Coastguard and Weymouth Lifeboat Station raced into action after the man had become hypothermic and suffered minor injuries.
The lifeboat crew was able to find the man stranded on rocks and brought him back to shore at Lulworth where he was passed into the care of the coastguard.
A spokesperson for Weymouth Lifeboat Station said: "Our volunteer lifeboat crew return safely to station after successfully assisting a casualty at Durdle Door this afternoon.
"Weymouth’s RNLI Inshore Lifeboat (ILB) was launched yesterday at 5.28pm, following reports of a 25-year-old male stranded on rocks at Durdle Door.
"The casualty had swum around the coastline but became cut off by the incoming tide, leaving him unable to make his way back to safety.
"By the time our volunteer lifeboat crew reached him, he was becoming hypothermic and had sustained minor injuries.
"The casualty was taken safely aboard the lifeboat and transported to Lulworth, where he was handed into the care of HM Coastguard.
"We wish the casualty a speedy recovery.
"The lifeboat returned to station at 7pm."
The rescue has prompted the lifeboat station to issue a reminder of how dangerous changing tides can be.
It added: "This incident is a reminder that tides can rise quickly, cutting off escape routes with little warning.
"If you're exploring our Dorset coastline, check the tide times before setting out and avoid taking unnecessary risks around cliffs and rocks.
"A great team effort by everyone involved.
"Thank you to all our volunteer crew and those who attended."
A spokesperson for the Coastguard said: "At 5.05pm, yesterday afternoon (July 27) HM Coastguard received a report of a person cut off by the tide at Durdle Door, Dorset.
"Lulworth and Kimmeridge Coastguard Rescue Teams, Weymouth RNLI Lifeboat, Dorset Police and South Western Ambulance Service were all sent.
"The person was taken on board the lifeboat before being passed into the care of the ambulance service."
