The St. John’s Regional Fire Department’s high angle rescue team is rescuing two people after a car went over the ledge near the oceanPublished Jun 15, 2025 • Last updated 4 hours ago • 2 minute readAn elderly couple was rescued from their vehicle after it plunged over a ledge in Portugal Cove Sunday afternoon. Photo by Keith Gosse/The TelegramA dramatic rescue unfolded in Portugal Cove Sunday afternoon after a car plunged over a ledge in the town and came to rest on its roof on the rocks about ten metres below and just above the ocean, leaving its two elderly occupants trapped inside.Reports indicate the vehicle flipped end-over-end at least twice before coming to a stop.The incident happened on Beachy Cove Road just west of the ferry terminal just before 4 p.m. When Portugal Cove-St. Philip’s Volunteer Fire Department firefighters arrived on scene, they discovered the vehicle balancing precariously on the rocky ledge and called for assistance from the St. John’s Regional Fire Department’s high-angle rescue team. The firefighters in the meantime, used a ladder to climb down to the vehicle to assess any injuries.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentThere are apparently two people in the overturn vehicle. The St. John’s regional fire department high angle rescue team has just arrived on scene. pic.twitter.com/zIA4V7qhiI— Keith Gosse (@TelyPhotoGosse) June 15, 2025A Canadian Coast Guard fast-rescue craft was also on scene in the waters below in case it was needed.A tow truck was eventually called in and the vehicle was hooked to the truck to stabilize it and prevent it from moving as rescuers extricated the two occupants.Both were placed on a backboard and in a rescue basket and then hoisted up the ledge to waiting ambulances.The woman was reported to have serious injuries while the man’s injuries were not thought to be life-threatening.The rescue effort took about 90 minutes. An elderly couple was rescued from their vehicle after it plunged over a ledge in Portugal Cove Sunday afternoon. Photo by Keith Gosse/The Telegram An elderly couple was rescued from their vehicle after it plunged over a ledge in Portugal Cove Sunday afternoon. Photo by Keith Gosse/The Telegram An elderly couple was rescued from their vehicle after it plunged over a ledge in Portugal Cove Sunday afternoon. Photo by Keith Gosse/The Telegram An elderly couple was rescued from their vehicle after it plunged over a ledge in Portugal Cove Sunday afternoon. Photo by Keith Gosse/The Telegram An elderly couple was rescued from their vehicle after it plunged over a ledge in Portugal Cove Sunday afternoon. Photo by Keith Gosse/The Telegram An elderly couple was rescued from their vehicle after it plunged over a ledge in Portugal Cove Sunday afternoon. Photo by Keith Gosse/The Telegram /Keith Gosse/The Telegram An elderly couple was rescued from their vehicle after it plunged over a ledge in Portugal Cove Sunday afternoon. Photo by Keith Gosse/The Telegram An elderly couple was rescued from their vehicle after it plunged over a ledge in Portugal Cove Sunday afternoon. Photo by Keith Gosse/The Telegram An elderly couple was rescued from their vehicle after it plunged over a ledge in Portugal Cove Sunday afternoon. Photo by Keith Gosse/The TelegramEARLIER STORY:St. John’s and Portugal Cove-St. Phillip’s firefighters are working to rescue two occupants of a vehicle that went over a ledge near the ocean in Portugal Cove on Sunday, June 15.Shortly before 5:30 p.m., the vehicle was on its roof with two occupants, one of whom is believed to be seriously injured. St. John’s Regional Fire Department’s high angle rescue team is working to save two people in a vehicle that left the road in Portugal Cove and landed upside down on a rocky ledge near the ocean. Keith GosseMembers of the St. John’s Regional Fire Department’s high angle rescue team are on the scene and working to stabilize the car and rescue the people inside.The car left Beachy Cove Road about 200 metres from the ferry terminal and landed on a rocky ledge about 30 feet (10 metres) below the road.The RNC and Coast Guard are also on the scene.More to comeArticle content
Elderly couple in hospital following dramatic rescue after vehicle plunges over ledge in Portugal Cove Sunday afternoon
