A jet skier had to be rescued after being crushed while trying to launch his jet ski at Frinton-on-Sea in Essex. It's believed the jet ski took off before colliding with a wooden breaker in the sea. The man, in his 40s, was taken to Colchester General Hospital by the East Anglian air ambulance.

Ambulance service spokesman Gary Sanderson said, “On our arrival it was evident that the man had suffered suspected crush injuries and was still in the water. With the assistance of the public, one of our crew members entered the water and removed the man to a place of safety. Following treatment, immobilisation and stabilisation by ambulance crews and a team of critical care paramedics from the East Anglian Air Ambulance, he was flown direct to Colchester General Hospital.”

While some Exmouth residents are complaining that East Devon District Council’s (EDDC) REACT team are not trying to combat dangerous jet skiers, in particular those chasing the Brent Geese at the nearby bird sanctuary, the council says there have been no jet skis complaints since the summer. The council says the complaints that were received related to speeding near Belshers Slipway.

A council spokesman said: “It had been arranged over the summer for one REACT member to assist the Harbour Patrol on Shelly Beach, advising and explaining to ski users of the local byelaws. Unfortunately, this year, it was called off due to very poor weather, but they will be asked to assist next season.”

The Exe Estuary Partnership officer, Stephanie Clark, said: “We are currently working with local communities, jet ski users, councillors and local authorities to address the conflicts with some jet skiers."