Person rescued after being found in the water at Maryport
The Whitehaven and Maryport coastguard rescue teams were called to the scene on Saturday, July 19.
Maryport Rescue also launched its emergency rescue boat.
The police, coastguard rescue officers, and the Maryport Rescue boat crew entered the water and brought the person back to shore.
A spokesperson from the Whitehaven Coastguard Rescue Team said: "After a short stretcher carry off the beach, the casualty was handed into the care of North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust for checking over and any further treatment."
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