Lifeboat launches to assist kayaker who capsized near Plockton

An RNLI lifeboat from Kyle was launched earlier today to assist a kayaker who had capsized in the water.

A 999 call was received around midday from the kayaker who was unable to get back into their boat.

Kyle lifeboat made way to assist the man, just north of Plockton, before taking the kayaker into shore at Plockton where they were checked over by paramedics.

The kayaker is said to be safe and well.