Tenby’s RNLI crew were called into action this afternoon (Sunday) to save a paddleboarder in difficulty off Coppet Hall.

The inshore lifeboat was launched shortly after 5 pm on June 25, following a report of a paddleboarder in difficulty in a strong offshore breeze.

The volunteer crew were soon on the scene, some three and a half miles north of Tenby and quickly located the casualty a few hundred metres offshore.

There was also an RNLI lifeguard alongside, having paddled out when she saw the paddleboarder in difficulty.

The casualty and their board were taken aboard the lifeboat, before being dropped ashore. The lifeguard was also given a lift ashore to save her from having to paddle in against the wind.

The lifeboat was then stood down to return to Tenby, arriving at 5.45 pm.