A WOMAN was treated for a suspected broken ankle after being rescued near Hilbre Island while walking her dog at the weekend.
Wirral Coastguard Rescue Team was called to Little Eye just after 1pm on Sunday (May 19), to reports that the lady had sustained an injury there whilst out with pet Max.
West Kirby Lifeboat crew was also alerted and picked up the casualty and brought them back to a waiting ambulance at Dee Lane car park. Wirral Lifeguards were also in attendance.
Members of Wirral Coastguard Rescue Team and West Kirby Lifeboat crew following rescue of woman with suspected broken ankle on Little Eye on Sunday afternoon (May 19) (Image: Wirral Coastguard Rescue Team / Facebook)RNLI Lifeguards was already on scene and administering Casualty Care when West Kirby Lifeboat BV206 arrived with paramedics on board.
The lady was put on a stretcher and taken back ashore by the BV206 and handed over to the ambulance service.
Max at the scene after his owner was rescued with a suspected broken ankle from Little Eye on Sunday afternoon (May 19) (Image: RNLI West Kirby Lifeboat / Facebook)A statement on West Kirby Lifeboat's Facebook page, read: "All at West Kirby Lifeboat wish her a very speedy recovery.
Members of West Kirby Lifeboat crew and lifeguards following rescue of woman with suspected broken ankle on Little Eye on Sunday afternoon (May 19) (Image: RNLI West Kirby Lifeboat / Facebook)"One thing that really helped the speedy location of the casualty was the use of What3Words App on her phone. It was amazing.
"Please do be very careful when walking on the rocks.
"If they have any mud on them, they are super slippery. If in doubt, stick to the sand."
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