THE search continues for a paddleboarder who has now been missing for four days. 

The man was on Ullswater on Sunday afternoon (August 7)  when he got into difficulty, with his friend alerting emergency services to his disappearance. 

A variety of emergency service teams continue to collaborate on the call out to search for the missing man from Greater Manchester. 

Cumbria Fire and Rescue, coastguard services, mountain rescue teams, Cumbria Fire and Rescue, Maryport Rescue and underwater divers have all been involved in the search. 

A spokesperson from Patterdale Mountain Rescue said: "On Sunday at around 1pm, the team were called out regards a missing paddleboarder on Ullswater, last seen in the middle of the Lake on the South side of the Lake.

"The incident was a multi agency response and the team worked together with the Police, Coastguard, Cumbria Fire and Rescue, NWAS, LDNPA and Maryport inshore rescue, to try and locate the male.

"The search involved numerous rescue boats and shore based swift water rescue technicians as well as a coastguard helicopter.

"Unfortunately, the missing paddleboarder was not located and the initial rescue search phase was stood down at around 5pm. This incident involved 21 Patterdale Team members. Cumbria Police are coordinating further ongoing search efforts," they said. 

Meanwhile emergency services have warned Cumbrian sunseekers to be careful when entering the water during the heatwave over the next few days. 

Cumbria Police have warned that cold water shock is deadly and have warned wild swimmers and water sports loves to be careful. 

The RNLI have also issued advice during the heatwave saying: "Going for a swim in cold, open water can be exhilarating, but it’s not without risk.

"So if it’s your first time open water swimming or cold water dipping, it’s important to speak to a health care professional to discuss the risks of cold water immersion before you go. 

"Always arrange to go with a buddy. Open water swimming is much more fun with someone else, and you can look out for each other."

"It’s also good to tell someone on shore where you are going and when you will be back. They’ll be able to call for help if you are overdue back." 

READ MORE: Emergency services called out to multi-agency search of missing paddleboarder