SEVERN Area Rescue Association were called out by the Coastguard at around 2.30pm yesterday following reports of a person in distress at Lydney Docks on the River Severn.

SARA launched rescue boat SARA Rescue 12 from its Sharpness station, while a land team from Beachley were also asked to assist.

As the teams began arriving at Lydney, the police and ambulance crew were in attendance and the person was confirmed to be safe.

With the person safe and in the care of emergency services, the SARA team stood down.