Hiker rescued after falling over the cliff at Cape Split

HALIFAX – A hiker has been rescued after falling over the cliff at Cape Split.

Jeff Skaling, deputy fire chief for the Canning Fire Department, said crews got the call around 2 p.m. Friday for an individual who had fallen over the cliff at Amethyst Cove.

He said reports indicated the person fell about 80 feet.

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Skaling said crews responded to the Cape Split trail area and reached out to the rescue team.

Crews conducted a full high angle rescue operation where one firefighter rappelled down, made contact with the individual and brought the victim out of the cliff area.

The individual was recovered around 5:30 p.m.

Skaling adds the victim was on his own when he fell over the side of the cliff, though it is still unknown what happened.

“We don’t know how. Conditions are icy right now. It may have contributed,” Skaling said.

There are no major injuries.