MULTIPLE 999 calls were made about a kite surfer in difficulties off Southbourne beach.

Southbourne coastguard was called just after 4pm to locate and help the kite surfer.

A spokesperson said: “Tasked at 4.06pm by the national maritime operations centre to reports of multiple 999 calls reporting a kite surfer in difficulties off Southbourne beach near Fisherman's Walk cliff lift.

“Once on scene we located the casualty and confirmed they were all safe and well and equipment all accounted for.

“Therefore we stood down and returned to station.”