Sidmouth Independent Lifeboat crew, lifeguards help person with severe leg and hip pain

Sidmouth Independent Lifeboat crew and Sidmouth beach lifeguards helped an injured person at around 1.30pm on Saturday (25 June).

The individual had tripped on the kerb and was suffering from severe leg and hip pain.

The casualty was given pain relief and first aid until the ambulance arrived at around 2pm.

A spokesperson for Sidmouth Independent Lifeboat said: "At approximately 1.30pm, Sidmouth Lifeboat crew were requested by Sidmouth beach lifeguards to provide assistance to an injured member of the public who had tripped on the kerb and was suffering with severe leg and hip pain.

"Sidmouth Lifeboat crew administered pain relief on scene and provided first aid, with the support of Sidmouth Beach lifeguards, until the ambulance arrived at approximately 2pm.

"Thank you to everyone involved. We wish the casualty a speedy recovery!"