The three went out on Thursday evening when they got into heavy seas off Mawgan Porth Beach.

Two managed to make their way to shore. The third lost one of his flippers and was unable for a while to make his way back to shore.

Newquay's two lifeboats were launched, but the last man managed to catch a wave to bring him back in safely.

Trailer launch

After the first two men managed to get back onto the beach, one kept the third in sight while the other went to get help.

The lifeboats, an Atlantic-Class and a D Class vessel, were launched following a request from the coastguard.

Because it was low tide, the lifeboats were driven out of the harbour on trailers and launched from nearby Towan beach.

The lifeboats quickly arrived on the scene to discover the casualty making his way to shore. He had managed to catch a wave and surf back in, minus his flipper.

The vessels stood by, returning to station after they got confirmation from coastguards that all the men were ashore, safe and well.

Earlier this week, people were urged to be cautious around the coast after two rescues.

The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) and coastguards warned sea conditions could change rapidly.

Meanwhile, The RNLI has praised BBC Radio Cornwall for its Seasense campaign.