Emergency services attend Cumbrian harbour after welfare concern

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 28 Oct, 17:15 · Archive

Emergency services were called to Maryport Harbour early on Wednesday after reports of a potential water safety concern.

Emergency services were called to Maryport Harbour in Cumbria at approximately 4.31am on Wednesday 28 October after reports that two people may have been attempting to enter the water. Belfast Coastguard alerted Maryport Rescue, the independent rescue team, who responded quickly to the scene.

Upon arrival, volunteers found the situation was already under control by Cumbria Police. Maryport Coastguard Rescue Team, Whitehaven Coastguard Rescue Team and North West Ambulance Service were also reported to have attended the harbour.

Cumbria Police confirmed officers had responded to an incident involving concerns for a person's welfare. Police said nobody was injured or harmed, and no further action was required from the rescue team.

How it is being reported

• Rescue teams called to harbour in early hours after reports people may enter waterEmergency services were called to a Cumbrian harbour in the early hours after reports that two people may have been attempting to enter the water.Cumberland News · 28 Oct, 16:55
• Rescue teams called to harbour in early hours after reports people may enter waterEmergency services were called to a Cumbrian harbour in the early hours after reports that two people may have been attempting to enter the water.Whitehaven News · 28 Oct, 16:55

In this story: Maryport Harbour · Cumbria · Cumbria Police · Belfast Coastguard · Maryport Rescue

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