A woman was rescued from the River Nith in Dumfries on Thursday night.

The woman was spotted in the water at around 7pm and emergency services were called to assist.

She was rescued near the Caul at Whitesands and taken to Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary for treatment.

She is expected to make a full recovery.

The Nith Inshore Rescue Boat was launched to assist in the rescue.