THREE kayakers were rescued by coastguards after they got into difficulty.

The Swanage Lifeboat and Swanage Coastguard Team were called to Anvil Point, near Swanage, on Saturday lunchtime.

The vessel Searcher responded and assisted until the arrival of the lifeboat.

The kayakers were taken back to the Lifeboat station at Swanage and checked by the coastguards and crew.