SWANAGE coastguard has requested people leave their inflatables at home today.

Coastguard officers say several inflatables have already drifted off shore at Swanage Beach this week, including beach balls, flounder fish and even a unicorn.

"Thankfully no one has been on them and no one put themselves at risk trying to recover them," said a coastguard spokesman. "Today we have a strong wind here in Swanage and we ask that inflatables are left at home."

If you see anyone at risk or in trouble on the water dial 999 and ask for the coastguard.