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Man dies after Whitby cliff fall


Published on Tuesday 17 August 2010 10:26

A MAN has died after a cliff fall at Whitby's Saltwick Bay last night.

Coastguard, search and rescue and an RAF helicopter were called to the incident just after 7.30pm.

It is believed a member of the public saw the fall and alerted the emergency services.

Reports suggest the man was in his mid-50s and from the Durham area.

PICTURES BY ROBERT TOWNSEND.

* More to follow.


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