LIFE-savers rushed to the aid of a surfer who had become parted from their kite.

The incident happened on Monday, January 28. The kite surfer had been seen in the water off Splash Point, Rhyl.

Coastguard volunteers were alerted and Rhyl Lifeboat crew launched. The surfer was located at the waters edge, safe.

A spokesperson for the lifeboat said: "A crew member went ashore to check if the surfer was well, and that there was no-one else involved. Coastguards also arrived on scene at the same time. The casualty was taken care of by the coastguards, who then directed the lifeboat crew to the position of the casualty's kite, which had been blown towards the Nova Centre off Prestatyn.

Martin Jones, coxswain, added: "This was one of the first callouts for some of our crew, and they put their training into good use, with a successful outcome.

"We thank the members of the public for their diligence in dialling 999 and asking for the coastguard which resulted in a swift response by the rescue services."