River Eden in Carlisle (Image: Google Maps)
Firefighters spent more than two hours rescuing a person from the banks of the River Eden.
Crews in Carlisle were brought out on a special service call to rescue an injured person from banks of the River Eden at 1.15pm on March 18.
Describing the incident, Cumbria Fire and Rescue said: "Two fire crews attended a rescue of a casualty from banking by the River Eden in Carlisle.
"Firefighters used rope rescue equipment and a rescue stretcher to extricate on casualty, who received care from North West Ambulance Service.
"Crews were on the scene for two hours and 30 minutes."
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