Eyemouth lifeboats called out to stranded angler

Both lifeboats were immediately on scene, just to the north of Eyemouth, and quickly located the angler who was cut off by the tide and swell. The angler was in danger of being washed off the rocks by the swell, which was 3 to 4 metres in height and continually building.  Coastguard rescue teams from Eyemouth and Berwick were also in attendance.

Despite their best efforts, neither the inshore lifeboat nor the coastguard teams were able to reach the angler due to his location, large swell and breaking seas.  The Coastguard Rescue helicopter was then called and arrived at 11.30pm, airlifting the angler to safety.

Once it was established the angler didn’t require any medical attention, both lifeboats were stood down at midnight, returned to station and were made ready for service again.

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