Furness Coastguard were called out to reports of a child on an inflatable toy being blown out to sea.

The call came in on Saturday, May 25, that a child on an inflatable was being blown out to sea and that child’s parent was also swimming out to try and help.

The coastguard were able to respond very quickly as they were preparing for Barrow Pride.

The team were en-route to the incident at Earnse Bay, when a stand down message was given that the child was safely ashore.

Although inflatable like the one in the picture may look fun, HM Coastguard has issued a reminder to beach goers this weekend, that inflatables are not for the coast.

It follows multiple incidents across the country of people needing help after their inflatable was blown out to sea.

If you find yourself or see someone else in difficulty around the coastline or on Windermere, Coniston, Derwentwater or Ullswater, Call 999 and ask for the Coastguard.