THE RNLI have urged the public not to go out to sea alone after it responded to reports of concern for a kite surfer.

Workington's Dorothy May White was called out by Belfast Coastguard this morning after reports the surfer was in difficulty off the West Cumbrian Coast.

Members of the public had reported concerns to the public after spotting them alone in the water.

The all weather lifeboat was launched at around 11.30am. Crew spoke to the kite surfer - who was okay but having a rest.

Workington RNLI volunteers were called out due to concern for a solo kite surfer

Workington RNLI volunteers were called out due to concern for a solo kite surfer

Tim Chittenden, operations manager at Workington RNLI, said: "We are grateful to the members of the public who saw the kite surfer and reported their concerns and we are pleased he was okay.

"The RNLI would like to remind people that if you are venturing out to sea, it would always be advisable not to be alone."

The crew made sure the kite surfer made it to the shore, with Whitehaven and Maryport coastguard rescue teams waiting nearby.

The kite surfer was safe and well and the ALB returned to the station at around 1pm.