North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue say they responded after a female slipped off a cliff edge at Gristhorpe.
They say the incident happened just after 2am on Saturday morning.
Crews from Scarborough and Filey responded to a female that had slipped off a cliff edge.
The female was located and assisted back to safety by the crews using line rescue equipment.
She was then left in the care of paramedics on the scene.
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Anglo American is seeking approval to remove annual production limits and relocate a ventilation shaft at its Woodsmith polyhalite mine near Whitby.
Educational establishments in Scarborough and Whitby are set to benefit from a nationwide £450 million government fund to address critical infrastructure needs.
York and North Yorkshire Mayor David Skaith has outlined his vision to expand Scarborough's tourist season and attract major investment through upcoming development projects and a high-profile summit.
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