DRAMATIC footage of an RNLI scrambling to reach a youngster who had fallen 60ft from the Old Harry Rocks has been released.

The 15-year-old was atop the cliffs during a school visit when he fell after posing for a photograph near the edge.

Amazingly, the teen suffered only “a few cuts and grazes” and was soon back with his school friends – after some stern words of warning.

Now, the RNLI has released footage of the shout, showing the high-speed inshore lifeboat (ILB) as it reaches the scene of the fall.

“The casualty was located at the base of the cliff on the Studland side of Handfast Point close to Old Harry Rocks,” a spokesperson said.

“A casualty care trained crew member was put ashore to assess the casualty and work out the best way to get them to safety.

“After an initial assessment the casualty was found to be virtually uninjured with just a few cuts and grazes.

“They were taken aboard the ILB, transferred to the all-weather lifeboat (ALB) for a more thorough examination on the way to Knoll Beach.

Amazingly, the teen suffered only minor injuries after the 60ft fall. Pictures: RNLI

“Once at Knoll Beach the casualty was handed over to the volunteers from Swanage Coastguard and a team from South West ambulance.

“With the situation resolved the lifeboats were free to return to Swanage.”