Tourists had a harrowing brush with danger as a portion of a cliff they were standing near crumbled in Dorset’s West Bay. The incident, caught on video and gaining traction on social media, has prompted warnings from both the BBC and the Dorset Council about the potential hazards of “rockfalls and landslips.” The authorities emphasized that these occurrences can transpire unexpectedly, and to underscore the point, a clip of the incident was shared on the council’s Twitter account. The affected area, West Bay, had to be temporarily closed for safety reasons, as reported by the outlet.
The cliff, measuring a towering 150 feet in height, witnessed a dramatic collapse, putting beachgoers’ lives at risk. Swift action was taken by those present, who managed to flee from the impending danger just in the nick of time, narrowly avoiding the falling boulders. The video showcases a man in an orange t-shirt, engrossed in photographing the World Heritage Site, moments before small rocks initiate the sequence of events. A cloud of dust and mud precedes a substantial chunk of stone breaking away from the cliff’s edge. Fortunately, the debris found its way into the sea, sparing lives and preventing injuries.
The gripping footage left a deep impact on social media users, many of whom expressed shock at the incident. Some viewers lamented the apparent disregard for warning signs, while others bemoaned the loss of a cherished location. The site, known as the Jurassic Coast’s Golden Gateway, encompasses a vast stretch of dangerous cliffs that span numerous miles along the coastline, a detail highlighted in the Express’s report. The incident serves as a stark reminder of the unpredictable and hazardous nature of these natural formations, urging vigilance and caution from both authorities and visitors alike.
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