A 13-year-old boy was rescued from the water in Co Down yesterday after getting into difficulty whilst paddle boarding.
Bangor RNLI were tasked by Belfast Coastguard on Friday afternoon to attend the scene off Grey Point at Helen's Bay.
The volunteer crew led by John Bell alongside crew members James Gillespie, Johnny Gedge and Glen McMahon found a 13-year-old boy who had been caught out by a strong offshore wind and blow far out into the lough.
The crew brought the boy back safely to the beach and issued a safety warning to others about not wearing life jackets.
A RNLI Bangor spokesperson posted on Facebook: "Luckily, they were able to take him off a motorboat that had seen him in difficulty, and return him safely to the beach.
"Unbelievably, the boy had NO LIFEJACKET ON, and without the help of others this could easily have turned into a tragedy.
"Yes the sun is out, and yes, we are all bored after being cooped up at home for months, but please don't forget basic safety rules.
"We are delighted to have been able to return this young man to his family - in similar circumstances, without others to help, your child might not be so lucky."
