A man who fell around 100ft from a cliff while posing for a selfie miraculously survived with just cuts and bruises.
The 28-year-old man is said to have been posing for photos at Old Harry Rocks in Dorset when he lost his footing.
Rescuers say he plunged 90-120ft before landing in chest-deep sea water.
The man, who would have died if the tide had been out, was conscious and talking just minutes after the accident.
Ian Brown, of the Swanage lifeboat, said: "I honestly don't know how he is still alive today.
"It is a sheer drop of anywhere between 90ft to 120ft there.
"The tide was in at the time and he landed in the water. It wouldn't have been that deep, probably 4ft at most.
"He is incredibly lucky to have suffered relatively minor injuries.
"Apparently he as conscious and talking and was fine. His injuries were reported to have been cuts and bruises."
The dramatic accident happened at a clifftop beauty spot near Swanage, Dorset, at around 2pm on Saturday.
The man is said to have been taking photos with five friends when he disappeared over the precipice.
He managed to swim out to a nearby kayaker before clinging to the boat while he was paddled ashore.
He was then seen sitting up and talking on the beach while receiving first-aid.
Lisa Andrews, who saw the aftermath of the incident, said: "I spoke to a man who witnessed it happen. People were warning him he was too close.
"He lost his footing on a chalky part whist taking a selfie and slipped."
Jack Reagan, 50, who was on a nearby fishing boat, added: "I looked over to me left and there was a guy swimming in the water towards a kayak.
"He managed to grab on to the front of the kayak and was helped to the shore.
"I can't believe that he is alive. He should go and buy a lottery ticket he is that lucky."
Crew members from the inshore Swanage lifeboat arrived at the scene and placed him on a stretcher.
He was then transferred to a land ambulance and taken to hospital.
Mr Brown issued a warning to other tourists about the dangers of the cliffs.
He said: "His friends were in a very distressed state having just seen their friend just go over the cliff, fearing the worst.
"We are seeing a lot of people get too close to the edge there to take selfies all the time.
"The cliffs there are very crumbly and out advice to anyone is to stand at least five metres back."
