REDCAR RNLI was called into action this morning following a report of a person in the sea near South Gare.
The person was rescued from the beach at around 6.15am and was given treatment en route to the lifeboat station.
The casualty was then handed into the care of ambulance service.
Police and Coastguards also attended the scene.
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