Man hoping to break record for living on Rockall rescued by coastguard

Chris Cam' Cameron, 53, calls for aid after 30 days because of declining weather conditions'

A teacher and army veteran who was attempting to set a world record for the number of days living on a barren rock in the north Atlantic was rescued by coastguards on Wednesday.

Chris Cam" Cameron, 53, aspired to live alone on Rockall for up to 60 days and at least surpass the record of 45 days set in 2014 by Nick Hancock, a chartered surveyor and adventurer.