Kite surfer found clinging to buoy in Portland Harbour
Coastguard rescue teams and Weymouth Lifeboat were scrambled to help a kite surfer in difficulty
A kite surfer's been rescued after being found clinging to a marker bouy in Portland Harbour.
Coastguard rescue teams were scrambled yesterday morning, alongside Weymouth Inshore Lifeboat.
A spokesperson for Portland Bill Coastguard Rescue Team said:
"Weymouth Lifeboat was launched and once on scene, was guided onto the kite surfer position by the teams on the shore.
"Weymouth Lifeboat crew recovered the casualty and conducted a welfare check, with the kite surfer found to be fit and well they were returned to shore to be met by the awaiting coastguard teams."