The Dawlish HM Coastguard Rescue Team was called out on Thursday (23 June) to help RNLI Lifeguards at the Point in Teignmouth.

A group of people had potentially been going to paddle out to sea in an inflatable craft whilst intoxicated. They were given safety advice.

A spokesperson for HM Coastguard said: "Dawlish Coastguard Rescue Team were tasked on 23 June 2022 to The Point in Teignmouth to assist RNLI Lifeguards South & East Devon with a group possibly looking to paddle out to sea in an inflatable whilst intoxicated.

"Safety advice was given to the group before standing down and going back to the day jobs."