Young boy rescued off West Cumbrian coast (Image: Whitehaven Coastguard)
A YOUNG boy was rescued after getting into difficulty in the water off Maryport Pier.
Maryport Rescue lifeboat was launched following reports the youth had entered the sea and drifted a considerable distance offshore.
He was recovered safely by the crew and checked over by Coastguard Rescue officers from Maryport Coastguard Rescue Team before being released.
Whitehaven Coastguard said the incident highlights the risks of entering the water around exposed coastal areas.
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