A MAN has suffered spinal injuries after jumping into a water-filled quarry on Bodmin Moor.

Emergency services were called to Gold Diggings near Minions yesterday at around 1.15pm.

A 42-year-old man was transferred to Derriford Hospital, said the East Cornwall Search and Rescue Team, who took part in the multi-agency response.

A spokesperson said: “The team were called out to assist South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust with a rescue at Gold Diggings on Bodmin Moor.

“The initial report was that a 42 year old male had jumped in to the water and sustained possible spinal injuries. Devon Air Ambulance Trust arrived on scene and assessed and packaged the casualty, and team members, Liskeard Police and a Hazardous Area Response Team from Exeter then commenced the carry off back to the car park on a team stretcher.

“He was transported to Derriford Hospital for further treatment.

“We wish him a speedy recovery.”