THE Coastguard rescue team was scrambled to reports of a kayak possibly in difficulty of the Somerset coast yesterday (Friday) - but it has turned into a mystery.

Crews responded to reports of an inflatable kayak that had been seen entering the water with two people, but then later spotted in the distance with no one on-board.

"Lifeboats were quickly tasked by our marine rescue coordination centre in Milford Haven and given the location of the kayak," said a spokesperson for Burnham Coastguard.

"Once found, it was then used by the Coastguard Operations Centre as a marker to create a search grid for the lifeboats."

The Helicopter HM Coastguard Rescue 187 was also sent to the area to help with the search.

"While this was happening, we were busy gathering information from the first informants, who gave an accurate description of the kayak and the moment they realised something may be wrong," the spokesperson continued.

"We also searched the beach talking to many of the beach users enjoying the weather and high tide, while also keeping a look out for anyone in distress or unattended clothing etc."

Police were also called and checked car parks, distributing information to local caravan parks in case anyone was either missing or had lost the kayak.

"With daylight fading and a lot search area covered by all teams including our Coastguard family from Weston-Super-Mare Coastguard Rescue Team who had joined us it was decided to stand all the units down," the spokesperson said.

"With no new info, no one being reported as missing or anyone claiming the kayak it was thought that no one was in danger.

"However, we would still ask that if anyone had any info to please do call 101 with the log number 1104.

"The inflatable two-man kayak was yellow and grey in colour with explorer written on the side and last seen in the Brean/Berrow beach area with two persons on-board.

"Thank you to all the assets and teams we have worked with today, fantastic multi agency team working as always."

If you see anyone in danger or difficulty on the Somerset coast, call 999 and ask for the Coastguard.