Rock climber rescued

A rescue helicopter was called to the Peninsula recently following a fall by a rock climber, according to local resident Ms Marilyn Heaton.

"It was hovering over the cliff face getting as close as it could.

"It was certainly a tricky spot to rescue from," Ms Heaton said.

"The helicopter went across to the oval in Woy Woy and waited for the ok from the rescue guys.

"Once that was given it came back."

Ms Heaton said that in the meantime the rescuers had to clear scrub to make a clear area for evacuation, and by the time all this had taken place it was getting cold and dark.

Ms Heaton said the climber had missed a clip into a link and fell.

"I believe that he had sustained a fractured pelvis."

She said the climber was taken to Sydney by helicopter.

Email, August 9 Marilyn Heaton