26-05-2025
West Cumbrian coastguard teams assist injured walker
COASTGUARD teams were called out to assist an injured person on the West Cumbrian coast.
Whitehaven and Maryport Coastguard teams came to the assistance of an injured walker.
The incident took place on Sunday, May 25, at Fleswick Bay near St Bees.
In a post on social media, Whitehaven Coastguard wrote: "We were tasked this afternoon by our Coordination Centre Belfast Coastguard, after a 999 call was received reporting a fallen walker with a leg injury, in the area of Fleswick Bay.
"The original 999 call had accidentally been directed to Cumbria Police rather than asking for the coastguard.
"The Wasdale Mountain Rescue team was also tasked by the police to assist.
"Given the coastal location, the MRT team leader contacted HM Coastguard to define what rendezvous point was to be used.
"A quick chat between both organisations identified that there was sufficient Coastguard Rescue Team personnel to resolve the incident.
"The Whitehaven Coastguard Rescue Team and Maryport Coastguard Rescue Team had been tasked and within 20 minutes of receiving the 999 call were on scene at Fleswick Bay with the casualty.
"One of our casualty carers and a team paramedic set about conducting initial medical assessments and treatment. The casualty was then extracted and was on their way to the hospital.
"When accessing this location, we always need to access as quickly and as safely as possible, whilst being sure not to upset the grazing livestock.
"As always, our thanks go to the local farmers who work with us to ensure we have a predetermined safe route of access that doesn't impact their livelihood and ensures we have swift access to any casualty."
