CONCERNS that a paddleboarder was in difficulty turned out to be two people fishing in a rowing boat.

Dunbar’s two lifeboats were called out on Saturday afternoon after a report of a person in difficulty near Pease Bay.

The two boats were paged at about 4.20pm after a member of the public saw what looked like a person in trouble about a mile offshore.

A spokesperson for Dunbar RNLI said: “Within minutes, volunteers launched the D class inshore lifeboat from Dunbar Harbour and the Trent class all-weather lifeboat from its mooring at Torness Power Station and were quickly on scene.

"They were assisted by Eyemouth Coastguard team, who met with the caller and established that the paddleboarder was in fact a small rowing boat with two people on board.

“The lifeboat crews approached the boat and confirmed they were fishing and not in any distress.

“Following a check of the area and after being satisfied that no persons were in danger, the crews were stood down around 5pm and returned to Torness and Dunbar, where the lifeboats were refuelled and made ready for service.

“If you see anyone in danger in the water, dial 999 and ask for the Coastguard.”