Helicopter called after report of man struggling at sea off Benbecula

A lifeboat and helicopter were called out to help a man reportedly struggling in the sea near Benbecula this evening.

Rescue teams were alerted to the situation, to the east of North Uist, just after 6.30pm.

However a lifeboat spokesman said he managed to reach safety before the emergency services arrived.

He added: “The man was recovered safe and well.”