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Climbers rescued from cliff edge Climber rescued from cliff edge
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Two climbers who got into difficulties on the north Antrim coast have been airlifted to safety. A man who slipped and hit his head while climbing on the north Antrim coast has been airlifted to safety.
It is understood that they were on a cliff close to Dunseverick Castle and the Giant's Causeway on Tuesday evening. It is understood that two men were rock climbing on a cliff close to Dunseverick Castle on Tuesday evening when one slipped.
The Coastguard and a Royal Navy helicopter from Prestwick were involved in the rescue. His companion climbed to the top of the cliff to raise the alarm. The Coastguard and a Royal Navy helicopter were involved in the rescue.
The climbers were taken to the Causeway Hospital in Coleraine. Their conditions are not known yet. The injured man is being treated in the Causeway Hospital in Coleraine.