Swimmer vows to 'go again' after failed Irish swim

Former Royal Marine, Jay Goss gained 27kg in preparation for the attempt

A sea swimmer has vowed to "go again" after having to withdraw part way through an attempted swim from Scotland to Northern Ireland.

Jay Goss had to pull out 10.5 miles (17km) into the 21 mile (34km) attempt because of strong currents and fatigue.

The former Royal Marine said he spent two years training and gained 27kg (4st 3lb) to reduce the risk of hypothermia during the challenge, which was to fundraise for domestic abuse charity Safer LBG.

Mr Goss said the "difficult decision" was also spurred on by jellyfish stings caused by "absolutely enormous" tentacles "wrapped around my arms and legs".

Mr Goss said he was repeatedly "smacked" in the face by jellyfish during the attempt

Mr Goss said it was difficult to judge the severity of the stings in the water, and his spotters could not warn him about jellyfish at night, so they were "smacking into my face".

He added it was "nice to be back on dry land" and he planned to take "more swimming lessons" before taking on the challenge again.