The Coastguard were called out at 23:02 yesterday (28 Sept) to reports of a person missing that had possibly entered the water at Biggar Bank, Walney.
Millom and Furness Coastguard teams searched north and south from Sandy Gap lane, whilst Cumbria Police searched an area of the golf course and beach both on foot and using a search drone. Barrow Lifeboat crew searched the shoreline.
A spokesperson from the Coastguard said:
"The casualty was located safe and well, and were checked over by North West Ambulance Service."
If in any danger around the Coast, Dial 999 and ask for Coastguard.
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