An experienced surfer had to be saved from rough seas by the RNLI after a rip current pulled him more than half a mile away from the shore.

Video shows the crew from Porthcawl in South Wales racing to the scene to pull Ben Fraser from the water.

The 30-year-old had become stranded in choppy waters and gale-force winds when he was spotted by a dogwalker, who then called 999.

Mr Fraser has been surfing for 15 years but said he was not familiar with the strength of the rip current and found himself unable to paddle to safety.

He was pulled further and further from the main bay, leaving him no choice but to signal for help.

Luckily, he was found off Hutchwns Point and hauled on board by the lifeboat's crew.

"I attempted to get onto the rocks at the cliffs, but soon realised it was too da

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