North Berwick Lifeboat launches during storm to search for overdue kayakers
North Berwick RNLI (Royal National Lifeboat Institution) volunteer crew launched on Friday evening during the storm to the report that kayakers had failed to return to shore.
North Berwick inshore lifeboat Evelyn M was launched just before 1030pm during the lightening storm as a member of the public had contacted the Coastguard to report that they had seen a number of kayakers go out to sea but that they had become concerned. The weather had worsened with thunder and lightening but they had not seen the kayakers return.
North Berwick lifeboat carried out a search of the area from North Berwick harbour to the Bass Rock and back around Craigleith. They were stood down just before midnight, once it had been confirmed that the kayakers had returned to shore prior to dark.
If you are concerned by anything you observe at sea please dial 999 and ask for the coastguard. Time can be critical.
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