RNLI lifeguards at Crooklets Beach in Bude rescued a young boy who was heard screaming for help on Tuesday, July 22. The boy had been dragged away from the beach in a very strong rip current at about 4pm. Lifeguard Joby Wolfenden-Brown paddled out on a rescue board and grabbed the boy, who was struggling and clearly in considerable distress. He was brought back to shore and reunited with his family. Strong rip currents have formed at Crooklets Beach this year. Earlier in the day, six people were pulled from the water after they became stuck in a rip current. RNLI lifeguard supervisor Chris Wafer advised: "If you're stuck in a rip current, do not panic or swim against the current, keep hold of your flotation device and raise your arm and signal for help. "If you see somebody in trouble call 999 and ask for the coastguard. Rip currents can be very dangerous, so it's best to swim between the red and yellow flags on an RNLI lifeguarded beach." For the full report, and a round-up of the area news and sport, see this week's edition of the Post