The coastguard was called to the aid of a woman who slipped and injured her wrist in a remote part of the coastline. 

The whole team from West Bay Coastguard was paged on Friday, February 9, to reports of an injured 58-year-old female located in a remote area to the east of Seatown.

A spokesman for West Bay Coastguard said: "By weird coincidence, our first callout of 2018 took us back to exactly the same spot where our last callout of 2017 took place."

The spokesman added the casualty had been walking by herself on the coastal path near Doghouse Hill, where she had slipped and fallen sustaining injuries to her wrist.

Her fall was witnessed by other walkers in the area who came to her aid and called the emergency services.

"Five rescue officers from the West Bay team including the teams station officer quickly responded to the station, picked up their equipment and the team's rescue vehicle then headed for Seatown," the spokesman said. 

On arrival at Seatown, the officers gathered necessary first aid equipment and began hiking in the direction of the casualty - who they met coming in the opposite direction being escorted by members of the public.

Suspecting a break to her left wrist, officers stabilised the injury using ‘EuroSplints' and ‘fracture straps’ then escorted her back to Seatown where she was transported to hospital for onward medical care.

The Coastguard Officers were then stood down to return to station ready for the next callout.

"We wish the casualty a full and speedy recovery and we want to thank all of the members of the public who assisted the lady before the emergency services arrived," the spokesman said. 

If you find yourself in difficulty or if you are concerned for others, dial 999 and ask for the coastguard.