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Emergency services were called to Margate Main Sands as part of a rescue operation this afternoon (August 10).
Police, South East Coast Ambulance, Kent Fire and Rescue, Kent air ambulance and RNLI lifeguards were in attendance.
It is understood a person was rescued from the water and CPR was administered.
An RNLI spokesperson said: “ Our lifeguards were involved in a rescue around 1.30pm this afternoon and provided casualty care to a member of the public.
“The casualty was handed to the care of paramedics and was conscious and breathing at that time.”
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Kent Police say officers were assisting paramedics and, at the same time, responded to a report of a missing child who was found safe and well.
South East Coast Ambulance Service has been contacted for further details.