Dramatic moment four Scots paddleboarders rescued after drifting out to sea
The group had their mobile phones and were able to call the coastguard when they got into difficulty
WATER RESCUE Dramatic moment four Scots paddleboarders rescued after drifting out to sea
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THIS is the dramatic moment four paddleboarders were rescued by lifeboat crews after drifting out to sea.
Stonehaven RNLI launched the lifeboat at around 8.15pm last night amid strong winds off Catterline Harbour in Aberdeenshire.
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Four paddleboarders drifted out to sea amid strong winds off Catterline Harbour
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Stonehaven RNLI teams were sent out to rescue the group
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After finding all four people, they were hauled onto the lifeboat for initial casualty care
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The team were tasked by HM Coastguard following reports four paddlesboarders drifted out to sea.
The volunteer crew located the first paddleboarder, before making way to the three remaining paddleboarders who had drifted further out to sea.
After finding all four people, they were hauled onto the lifeboat for initial casualty care.
They were taken to Catterline Harbour and handed over to the care of HM Coastguard and the Scottish Ambulance Service.
Montrose RNLI's all-weather lifeboat was also tasked by HM Coastguard to support the incident at 8.18pm.
They were stood down at 9.34pm after Stonehaven RNLI retrieved the casualties, and the Montrose RNLI crew located a missing paddleboard to prevent any further call outs.
The group had their mobile phones and were able to call the coastguard when they got into difficulty.
Kenny Jones, volunteer helm at Stonehaven RNLI, says: "Thankfully the casualties had their mobile phones with them and knew to call the coastguard when they got into difficulties.
"The weather conditions off our coast can change really quickly and what starts as an adventure can quickly go wrong.
"It is so important that people have the equipment and knowledge they need.
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"Life jackets, mobile phones, VHF radios and bright clothing are simple things people can buy to help their safety but knowledge of the tides, weather forecasts, local conditions and experience are crucial when planning a trip to enjoy our beautiful coastline.
"If anyone sees someone in difficulty on the coast, dial 999 and ask for the coastguard."
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