DRUNK Royal Navy sailors had to be airlifted to safety after tides scuppered their beach barbecue.
One rookie seaman got cut off while a second who went to help had to climb out of danger.
Drunk Royal Navy sailors from HMS Northumberland had to be airlifted to safety after tides scuppered their beach barbecue.[/caption]
Eight mates alerted emergency services and one man was winched off the cliff.
A source said: “These lads left HMS Northumberland on the Saturday with the plan of a barbecue and beers.
“They had been out all day in the sunshine and it all got a bit out of hand.
“Before they knew it, they were smashed and hadn’t bothered to watch for the tide.
“It’s a miracle neither fell.
“It was pitch black.
“They had no choice but to call for help.”
No one was injured in the drama at Tregantle, Cornwall.
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Cops took the group back to base in Plymouth, where they were reprimanded by officials.
Coastguards confirmed the rescue in the early hours of May 31.
The Royal Navy said: “We regret that the emergency services were required but remain grateful for their help.”
.” width=”960″ height=”640″ /> Eight mates alerted emergency services and one man was winched off the cliff but no one was injured in the drama at Tregantle, Cornwall[/caption]
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