1546. Poole Coastguard Rescue Officers, out on patrol at the time, were tasked to attend at the East Cliff Lift, near Bournemouth Pier, after a member of the Sea Front Ranger patrol called Portland Coastguard ops room by 999 to report that a MALE was attempting to climb the 40ft cliff withgout any climbing aids and who he described as in a precarious and dangerous situation.  The officers arrived on-scene in time to assist the man onto the top of the cliff, where he was apprehended by the Police.