People face criticism for being near a recent cliff collapse in Seaton, Devon. Coastguards issue warnings after the incident.
One photo shows a person sitting among the rocks, prompting disbelief and anger online. People emphasized the cliffs’ instability, highlighting the risk of falls due to weather conditions. Someone questioned the person’s proximity, suggesting a potential rescue scenario if more rocks fell. Another person noted the presence of two other individuals near the water.
Coastguards issued a warning, urging people to stay away from the area as more debris continued to fall onto the beach. They attributed the collapse to wet weather.
DevonLive shared the updated warning about the cliff fall. A similar event occurred last year in October, leaving debris at East Beach.
The Beer Coastguard Team reported that Saturday’s collapse occurred around 10:20 AM, east of the River Axe, affecting the Axe cliff golf course. The coastguard iterated the warning to stay away from the area due to ongoing debris falls. The lifeboat checked the beach. They instructed individuals to avoid climbing or walking nearby.