Volunteers from the Coastguard and RNLI have been called out twice in one day to help people in difficulty in the water.
A tourist and her dog became stranded on Mawbray beach after becoming stuck in a fast-flowing incoming tide.
Silloth RNLI was called at around 12.45pm to help the woman.
Silloth RNLI said: “Onlookers at Mawbray had seen someone with a dog, in difficulties in the sea, having been cut off by the tide. They called on a local, experienced swimmer to go and assist them. The Coastguard had also been informed.
“Against the advice of the RNLI generally but obviously out of concern for the casualty and their dog, the local man swam out to the casualty, who by this time was in real danger.”
The lifeboat arrived at 1pm, but had trouble reaching the people in trouble.
Helmsman Chris Clark skilfully manoeuvred the boat, having to negotiate the sandbanks and lack of water, getting as close to the woman as possible.
A member of the lifeboat crew got into the water and waded chest deep through the sea to reach the casualty and helped her and her dog back to the lifeboat.
The local man was also guided to the boat. They returned to the lifeboat station at around 1.25pm.
The woman, who was on holiday in the area, was extremely cold and suffering from mild hypothermia.
The dog was also stressed having swallowed a large amount of sea water. The local man, who had gone to assist, was fine and well.
An ambulance was in attendance and treated the casualty on their arrival. Also present was a doctor from Immediate Care.
Silloth RNLI said: “This rescue involved a large number of people from different services across the county, all working together and pooling their skills.
“The casualty and the dog made a good recovery and after some time were allowed home.”
Whitehaven Coastguard Rescue Team and Burgh-by-Sands Coastguard Rescue Team were waiting at the station.
Whitehaven Coastguard said: “This rescue involved a large number of people from different services across the county, all working together and pooling their skills.”
Later that afternoon, Maryport Coastguard Rescue Team and Workington RNLI were called to Workington harbour after a teenager got into difficulty.
It was reported that he can gone in the water to recover a football and was clinging to a handrail in trouble.
He managed to get himself out of the situation as the volunteer rescuers arrived and the co-ordination centre was able to stand down the lifeboat before launch, and a Coastguard officer arrived to offer safety advice.
A Whitehaven Coastguard Rescue Team spokesman said: “Thankfully both incidents concluded with a positive outcome, due to fantastic multi-agency working. With the weather still heating up and the summer months ahead, please be aware of the hazards at the coast, especially cold water shock.
“We want everyone to enjoy the coast and to go home safe to their loved ones with fond memories of their day at the coast.”
