The volunteer crew of Bundoran RNLI lifeboat were launched over the weekend after reports of a surfer in difficulty at main Beach, Bundoran.
The crew were paged at 4pm on Saturday evening by Malin Head Coast Guard.
However, as they were approaching the scene, they were told the surfer had made his way safely to shore and were stood down.
Bundoran RNLI Press Officer Shane Symth is advising people to be vigilant of winter weather conditions:
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