A KAYAKER who had become stuck in a tree was rescued by emergency services this morning, January 25.

At 9.25am fire crews from Christchurch and Poole responded to a call received by the coastguard that a kayaker had become stuck in a tree by Bridge Street.

Crews from Christchurch were mobilised as the nearest appliance and supported by Tech Rescue coming from Poole.

The casualty was located and accessed through a private garden. 

Crews used a triple extension ladder and water rescue PPE to perform the rescue.

Assistance was provided by Dorset Police, South Western Ambulance Service and coastguard teams from Southbourne and Poole.