A dramatic rescue unfolded at one of England’s most famous landmarks after a boy tumbled down a steep hillside and had to be pulled to safety.

The incident happened Sunday evening near the Westbury White Horse in Wiltshire, a historic chalk hillside figure that attracts visitors from across the country.

Wiltshire Search and Rescue said the boy fell about 60 metres down the slope around 18:00 GMT.

In total, 45 people joined the rescue effort as teams worked against fading light, dropping temperatures and thick fog.

Rescuers used ropes to winch the boy up the steep hillside, while placing glow sticks along the slope to mark a safe route.

In a statement posted on Facebook, the volunteer rescue organization said the boy had “tumbled” down the hill but his injuries were not believed to be life-threatening.

The challenging terrain made the operation difficult from the start.

“Light was fading, the temperature dropping and fog setting in by the time the rescue operation began,” the group said.

The location was also difficult to reach.

“The location was just under half a kilometre from the nearest track; we were able to drive off-road some of the way, but the terrain and obstacles meant the final leg had to be on foot.”

Rescuers brought additional equipment to the scene using a 4×4 vehicle, including lighting, a stretcher and a hypothermia blanket to help keep the boy warm.

Because of the fog and conditions on the hillside, crews decided that using a rope system to lower and raise the stretcher would be safer than attempting an airlift by helicopter.

Throughout the ordeal, the boy remained calm.

Wiltshire Search and Rescue praised his behavior during the rescue.

“It was noted by all involved that despite his young age, he showed remarkable maturity and calmness in a situation that some adults would struggle with,” the organization said.

Firefighters from Westlea Fire Station and paramedics from South Western Ambulance Service also assisted in the rescue operation.

The boy was eventually brought safely up the slope and into the care of medical teams.