SOUTHBOURNE Coastguard were called to reports of a drunk man on the cliff at Hengistbury Head on Sunday.
A spokesperson from Southbourne Coastguard said: "We were tasked at 4.16pm by the joint rescue coordination centre to reports of what appeared to be an intoxicated male over the cliff at Hengistbury Head.
"As we arrived on scene we liaised with units from Dorset Police who confirmed that the casualty had self recovered and had departed scene.
"With a quick check of the cliff face from Double Dykes with binoculars to see if any other casualties were in difficulties and with the NPAS helicopter above, nothing was found."
A Dorset Police spokesperson said: "We received a report at 4.07pm on Sunday, March 27 raising concern for the welfare of a man on a cliff ledge at Hengistbury Head.
"Officers attended. The man brought himself to safety at around 4.40pm."
Several members of the public approached the services regarding this incident and safety advice and thanks were passed on.
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