Search is underway
Rescue divers are currently searching in the River Eden at Lazonby after report of a person in the water.
Emergency teams from Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service, police, ambulance, mountain rescue and the coastguard helicopter are all involved in the on going operation.
They were first alerted at about 4pm.
More details to follow.
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