WOMAN RESCUED FROM RIVER LUNE IN LANCASTER
A woman’s been rescued after falling into the River Lune at
St. George’s Quay.
Liverpool Coastguard received a number of 999 calls just
after 11am reporting that the woman had slipped and fallen into the water while
she was trying to keep her young boy back from the edge. Two passers-by started
talking to her and instructed her to get to a place in the river where they
could help her out. She did and they pulled her to safety.
The Morecambe and Knott End Coastguard Rescue Teams were
sent to the scene, along with the RNLI inshore lifeboat from Morecambe, fire,
police and ambulance crews.
Paul Parkes, Watch Manager with Liverpool Coastguard, said:
“This woman was very lucky that two passers-by were able to
direct her to a safe point where they could pull her out of the river.
“We always urge people to take extra care when walking along
the water’s edge, as you could lose your footing and fall in. Remember, if you
see someone in difficulty, call 999 and ask for the Coastguard.”