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Woman in her 40s fell to death near Durdle Door

Woman in her 40s fell to death near Durdle Door

A WOMAN who died after a fall in Dorset has been described as a “beautiful soul” and a “brilliant and loved person”.

Tahira Jabeen, who was in her 40s, is believed to have died while coming down the cliff near Durdle Door in Dorset on Monday (14).


The Dudley resident had climbed about halfway down the cliff before she reportedly lost her footing, fell and landed at the bottom of the cliff at Man O’War beach.

Witnesses said she was trying to take a shortcut down a seaside cliff while her daughter took the longer route from the coastal path to the beach via steps.

Coastguards and police officers kept members of the public back while paramedics tried to save the woman, but she was pronounced dead at the scene at about 3.30 pm.

Tributes have been pouring in on social media for the mother-of-five, who was a “loved person” and “a very dear friend and colleague”.

One friend said, “Absolutely heartbroken you really were one in a million and will be missed by so many” while another wrote, “such a kind, fun, loving person that will truly be missed forever”.

A spokesperson for Dorset police said they were carrying out investigations on behalf of the coroner. They confirmed the death was not being treated as suspicious.

A Just Giving page set up to raise money for her has so far raised £1,950.

The Durdle Door landmark on the Jurassic Coast has become popular among thrill-seekers as well as beachgoers in recent years. Last summer two young men were reported to be seriously injured while leaping from the cliff into the sea.

Car parks and routes to the coast on the estate have warning signs to stay away from the cliffs and to avoid sitting directly beneath them.

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