BBCNEWS Sportsday May 2, 2017
He left the argyll coast on on sunday morning, but when he was finally rescued, on monday evening, he was halfway between Northern Ireland and scotland, and Farfrom The Beach near campbeltown where hed gone for a days surfing in blustery conditions. This picture, taken that morning, shows how challenging the waves would have been for surfers. Hed been surfing and when he attempted to recover to shore, we believe he suffered from some cramp and was unable to make his way against the tide. The current which flows through the North Channel into the atlantic from the irish sea is very strong. You ...