LIFEBOAT volunteers rescued a kite surfer after they got into difficulties off the coast of Brean yesterday (Sunday, April 24).

The dramatic operation unfolded after a beach warden noticed the kite surfer struggling.

Milford Haven Coastguard control tasked Burnham-on-Sea RNLI volunteers to attend the incident.

Atlantic 85 lifeboat Doris Day and Brian was quickly launched just before 12.30pm and the crew set off at a good speed to the casualty area.

When they arrived on scene, it was discovered a friend of the casualty had entered the water with his inflatable kayak to assist the casualty’s buoyancy.

But, with all the kite equipment on board and being hampered by a northerly breeze, they were unable to move.

Helmsman Stuart Lacey said: "We were tasked to a kite surfer in difficulty, and we arrived to find both well but tired.

"We de-inflated the kite and took both persons on board, including the kayak and kite equipment,.

"We then transported them to shore into the hands of our local Burnham-on-Sea coastguard team."

Any water user can fall into difficulty at any time, especially with the fast moving tides however well prepared they may be.

If you think someone is in danger on our coastline, it’s always best to dial 999 and ask for the Coastguard.