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Date of Incident
22/07/2001
Country
Ireland
Area
Route
Activity
Summer walking
When
Sitting on the Cliff edge enjoying the sea
Injury
No injury
Incident
We were just sight seeing, I would have fallen forward over the cliff only my friend grabbed my dress and drew me back.
Lessons
Know your centre of balance when you're pregnant!
Causes
Heavily pregnant, sitting on the cliff edge, I stood up and tipped forward with my baby's weight! My friend grabbed me.
Anonymous?
Yes
Reported By
Participant
Wearing Helmets?
Rescue Services Involved?
None
Author
29 July 2025 at 07:03:56
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