Kyle and Portree lifeboats, as well as the UK Coastguard helicopter from Stornoway, launched a search after a kayak capsized and its 17-year-old occupant was unable to get back in.
The rescue took place off Broadford on the Isle of Skye in the late afternoon of February 21
Kyle lifeboat Spirit of Fred was launched at 5.35pm after reports came in to the UK Coastguard that the teenager, who had been on the water in Broadford bay, had capsized and was clinging on to the upturned kayak.
Travelling at speed in rough conditions, the lifeboat arrived on scene at 5.40pm and immediately began searching for the missing teen.
The worsening conditions and fading light made the search difficult and news reached the crew that the kayaker had managed to contact a family member after he capsized, but that they were then unable to get back in contact with him.
Other members of the public had initially spotted the teen but had lost sight of him as it began to get dark.
Portree lifeboat arrived on scene about 40 minutes later and began assisting Kyle lifeboat in the search of the area around the bay.
Local Coastguard teams searched the coastline and local fishing boats launched and began assisting in the search efforts.
At 6.40pm, the UK Coastguard helicopter arrived and joined the rescue using its advanced equipment.
A short while later, the helicopter found the casualty still clinging to his upturned kayak and Kyle lifeboat helped him out of the water.
After assessing the teeanger, the crew began warming him up as he had been in the water for more than two hours and made their way to the pier in Broadford where they handed him over to the Scottish Ambulance Service.
Norman Finlayson, helm for Kyle’s RNLI Lifeboat, said: "The casualty was an experienced kayaker who was well equipped to be on the water.
"Conditions were good when he went out, however, unfortunately they began to deteriorate quite quickly. He did exactly the correct thing in taking and using his mobile phone to raise the alarm and then staying with his kayak until he was located.
"He was wearing all the right clothing, which made all the difference when spending that amount of time in the cold water."
A spokesperson for Portree lifeboat said today the teenager is doing well in Broadford Hopsital and is expected to make a full recovery.
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