Whitehaven Coastguard say that an individual was recovered from the North Shore this evening (11 July) and taken to hospital.
A spokesperson said:
"Coastguard were tasked by CGOC Belfast this evening to reports of a person in the water at Whitehaven North Shore.
"On arrival at the shore, we were informed Cumbria Police and NWAS had recovered the casualty via the tunnel access and were assessing before onward travel to hospital. Maryport CRT were also tasked and enroute.
"In a coastal, sea or cliff emergency dial 999 and ask for the Coastguard."
