Exmouth RNLI lifeboat launched in choppy conditions to reports of two individuals struggling in the River Exe.

At 09.20 on Sunday (October 20) H.M. Coastguard requested the launch of the Exmouth RNLI volunteer crew and lifeboat to reports from a concerned member of the public about two individuals they believed were struggling on paddleboards in the River Exe.

The inshore lifeboat, George Bearman II, with three volunteer crew onboard launched at 09.28 and made best speed to the reported location, due north of the Exe Sailing Club.

Shortly after launching, volunteers were told that the pair had safely made it to shore.

Satisfied that no one was at risk, H.M Coastguard stood down the lifeboat and crew.

Due to the conditions at time of launch the lifeboat headed to Exmouth Marina to moor up until conditions later will allow the safe recovery of the boat to the lifeboat station.

A spokesman for the RNLI said: "We believe this call-out was a false alarm with good intent, however we thank the individual who called 999 and reported their concerns as we would always rather launch than risk leaving someone in genuine need of help."