ANYONE expecting to see this impressive piece of kit patrolling The Brook in Dawlish was in for a disappointment.

Someone at Dawlish Fire Station obviously has a sense of humour, as on April 1 they put this photo on their Facebook page.

The April Fool joker stated: ‘Due to the increased flooding at the moment, Dawlish have just received their newest appliance.

‘The 25H1 Hovercraft will be used for rescues in floodwater, rivers and the sea. Come down to the Brook today to see us testing it out.’