A COUPLE have been rescued after a woman fell from a coastal path this evening (Friday).

The couple had been walking along the path close to Luccombe and lost their way just after 5pm.

Ventnor coastguard and Sandown lifeboat were called after the woman fell from the path.

She was found and helped to safety shortly before 6pm.

The coastguard confirmed that both were safe, although the women had sustained some bruising.