Overview
- Emergency services were alerted at 7:34am and arrived by 7:44am at the Lifeboat Road access to Formby beach.
- HM Coastguard found the woman at about 9:30am, with officials confirming she was conscious and breathing.
- North West Ambulance Service transported her to hospital for further treatment.
- Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service, Merseyside Police, HM Coastguard, North West Ambulance Service and Southport lifeboat volunteers coordinated the response.
- Specialist assets included HM Coastguard quad bikes, an off-road vehicle, a drone unit and a low-flying Coastguard helicopter, with fire crews remaining on scene.