Five fishermen rescued from loch

A rescue helicopter was called out to rescue the fishermen

A Royal Navy helicopter has airlifted five fishermen to safety after they got trapped by rising waters in a loch.

The chopper from HMS Gannet at Prestwick was sent to Loch Ken in Dumfries and Galloway after 1400 BST.

It is understood the fishermen were cut off by rising water. Local police and mountain rescue teams were also involved in the rescue effort.

Earlier this week another rescue operation was mounted for a stranded angler in another part of the region.

He had to be airlifted to safety after getting trapped on the River Nith north of Dumfries.

Police have advised the public to take care near the region's rivers while their water levels remain high.