A group of swimmers have been saved from the water in a dramatic rescue off the coast of Cornwall.
The group of five got caught in a rip in Holywell Bay and swept out to sea.
One member of the group managed to swim back to shore and raise the alarm but then returned to the sea in an effort to help the others.
Three of them then made it to safety without help but two were still in the water in what were described as rough conditions with strong winds.
The UK Coastguard was called just before 2.30pm on Sunday and sent its search and rescue helicopter from Newquay, the Newquay Coastguard Rescue Team and both of the town's RNLI lifeboats.
As the helicopter hovered above the two struggling swimmers, a rescuer was lowered down into the waves to pull them to safety.
All five swimmers were taken to Royal Cornwall Hospital Treliske.
Emma Watkins from the UK Coastguard said it was a "reminder that the sea has hidden dangers and people should definitely think twice before entering the water".
"At this time of year, it is out of season. No lifeguards are on duty," she said.
"While it may appear to look like a nice day, it doesn't mean the water is safe."
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