Holidaymaker rescued two miles off popular Isle of Wight beach

The holidaymaker, a man in his 40s, said he was shouting for help and waving to a passing plane, but no one could hear him.

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Fortunately, a member of the public spotted him and called 999, alerting the coastguard and lifeguard teams to the incident.

The lifeguard's quad bike and jet ski (Image: Ryde Beach Lifeguards)

Sandown Beach Lifeguards, on a quad bike and a jet ski, were the first on the scene at Shanklin Beach.

The lifeguard unit quickly reached the holidaymaker and his inflatable, and brought him back to shore.

The man was passed into the care of Coastguard Rescue Teams.