Coastguard urges care in water this Christmas

The Coastguard has called for care to be taken by water sport enthusiasts during the Christmas period.

Tragedy has struck at this time of year before on cliffs, rivers and lakes and at sea.

Many are expected to take advantage of the holidays for popular pursuits such as canoeing, yachting and jet skiing.

A Coastguard spokesman said the calm weather can lull people into a false sense of security.