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Child stuck in cave near Kingsgate Bay beach in Broadstairs

A child was rescued by firefighters after climbing into a cave and finding themselves unable to get down.

The youngster was in a spot of bother near Kingsgate Bay beach in Broadstairs this afternoon.

The child was stuck in a cave near Kingsgate Bay in Broadstairs Pic: Google
The child was stuck in a cave near Kingsgate Bay in Broadstairs Pic: Google

Three fire engines were sent to the scene shortly before 3pm after they were alerted by the coastguard.

Crews used a ladder to reach the child, who was then walked down by firefighters and reuinted with their parents.

The rescue effort took just over 20 minutes.

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