A MAN needed to be rescued after getting himself struck up a tree on a mission to save his drone. 

A fire engine from Chard arrived to Wharf Lane, Ilminster, at around 6.30pm last night to reports the  male was stuck up a 30 ft tree. 

A spokesman said: "The male had become stuck after trying to retrieve his drone which had caught in the tree.

Fire Service personnel rescued the man by walking him down a triple extension ladder.  Level one safety at height equipment was also used."