The Maritime and Coastguard Agency has responded to reports of an incident yesterday at Stack Point, near Swanpool Beach.

At the time it was reported that eyewitnesses at Swanpool Beach told of how emergency services reportedly took the casualty to hospital after they were carried in face-down on a canoe.

It is thought the initial rescue allegedly involved a man who is known to hire out canoes in the area and is well-known for giving aid in such situations.

The canoe was carried across the beach by a number of people, with the person allegedly still lying face down on it, and a handover to ambulance crews reportedly took place.

The casualty has now been confirmed as a person with a back injury who was evacuated from Stack Point.

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A spokesperson for the Maritime and Coastguard Agency said: "At around 12.15pm yesterday (August 30), Falmouth Coastguard Rescue Team were sent to assist South Western Ambulance Service in evacuating a person with a back injury at Stack Point, Falmouth.

"The casualty was taken to Royal Cornwall Hospital by land ambulance."

Coastguard and ambulance emergency services were on the scene and helped to rescue the casualty from the site of the incident before handing over to paramedics who took the person to hospital.

Always remember, Coastguard Rescue Team guidance says, if you see someone in trouble at the coast, call 999 Coastguard.