RNLI/Brian RankinRNLI volunteers have rescued a kayaker who became stranded on a island in the Firth of Clyde amid dark and windy conditions.
The crew from Largs launched their Atlantic 85 Inshore Lifeboat ‘R A Wilson’ shortly before 9pm on Wednesday evening following reports of a man stranded on Little Cumbrae Island.
The kayaker had managed to make it to a small jetty on the east side of the island amid challenging conditions.
RNLI volunteers utilised a searchlight and night vision goggles to scan the shore for the stranded kayaker.
After locating the man, the lifeboat docked beside him and he was safely transported to Largs Yacht Haven alongside his kayak.
Members of the Coastguard Rescue team then assisted in returning the man back to his car.
Hugh Douglas, Largs Launch Authority, said: “Tonight’s casualty was lucky to have made it to shore in the dark and windy conditions, we would always advise water users to ensure they have checked the weather before venturing out to enjoy our waters and also to have means of contacting the Coastguard if they do get into trouble.
“Thankfully, this call out had a good outcome with the kayaker being returned to the mainland safe and well.”
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