Fisherman plunges 15m down cliff at popular fishing spot on far north NSW coast
A fishing outing turned to horror for a man who plunged 15 metres down a cliff at a popular fishing spot over the weekend.
A fisherman has been rescued after plunging 15 metres down a cliff at Evans Head on the far north coast of NSW.
Emergency services were called about 5.30pm on Saturday after reports the 60-year-old man had fallen from a cliff at the Razorback Lookout.
The man was understood to have fallen while gaining access to rocks below, the Rescue Helicopter Services said.
Paramedics attended the scene and a medical team was winched in by rescue helicopter to treat him.
He suffered suspected spinal injuries, multiple fractures and a head injury.
Once stabilised, he was winched via a stretcher from the cliff and flown to the Princess Alexandra Hospital in Brisbane in a serious but stable condition.
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