A LIFEBOAT crew saved a surfer who got into difficulty in Crantock on Sunday morning. (June 8)

Newquay RNLI Lifeboats brought the surfer to the beach to be assessed following the incident, which happened shortly after 9am.

Newquay Coastguard Rescue Team and RNLI lifeguards also attended the incident.

A Newquay Coastguard spokesperson said: “We were tasked to reports of a surfer in difficulty at Crantock. The surfer was located and rescued by the lifeboat crew, assessed for injuries and then dropped off on the beach to meet with members of the team and RNLI Lifeguard’s Newquay supervisors.

“Anyone who sees someone in difficulty along the coast should dial 999 and ask for the Coastguard.”