Furness Coastguard were paged this afternoon at 14:45hrs to reports of a person with a suspected broken ankle, requiring extrication from the sands at Bardsea.
A spokesperson said:
"The team made their way to scene to assist North West Ambulance Service in stabilising the casualty and then carrying her off the sands using a stretcher.
"We truely hope the casualty makes a full, speedy recovery, and if you do ever find yourself in difficulty or requiring assistance its always better to call us too soon, rather than too late.
"If in any danger around the Coast, Dial 999 and ask for the Coastguard."
