A warning has been issued by Exmouth RNLI after a man got cut off by the tide at Orcombe Point and had to be rescued by lifeboat.

It was the second incident there in 10 days.

The inshore lifeboat was called out shortly after 6pm on Friday, February 26, after reports of a person waist deep in the sea.

The George Bearman II, crewed by David Preece, Mark Cockman, Ed Steele and James Edge, reached the scene in five minutes and found the man, in his late 20s, had made his way on to the beach east of Orcombe Point but was unable to reach safety.

He was helped on board the lifeboat and taken to the RNLI station, cold and wet but uninjured.

The lifeboat's helm, David Preece, said people need to be aware that recent cliff falls have damaged some of the usual routes for leaving Orcombe Point.

He said: "This is the second incident in just a few days where someone has got cut off by the tide at Orcombe Point.

"As previously, I must reiterate the advice for those using the beach to always check the locality, weather and tides before venturing out.

"Further significant cliff falls have occurred in this region that makes leaving that location other than via the beach very risky.

"I also noticed a number of onlookers on top of those cliffs standing very close to the cliff edge during this rescue and I would urge members of the public to take extra care as the cliff face is extremely fragile. We were pleased that this rescue had a successful outcome."

RNLI advice on beachgoers and water users is:

- Have a plan - check the weather forecast, tide times and read local hazard signage

- Keep a close eye on your family, on the beach and in the water

- Don't allow your family to swim alone

- Don't use inflatables

- If you fall into the water unexpectedly, fight your instinct to thrash around. Lean back, extend your arms and legs, and float.

- In an emergency, dial 999 and ask for the coastguard.