Emergency Servives were tasked by CGOC Belfast Coastguard to reports of a person in the water at Workington this morning.
A spokesperson from the Coastguard said:
"Cumbria Police, Cumbria Fire & Rescue Service, Workington Lifeboat, Maryport and Whitehaven Coastguard were tasked.
"The casualty was rescued and then passed on to the ambulance service and all assets were stood down."
In a coastal, sea or cliff emergency, dial 999 and ask for the Coastguard.
