Children Marooned On Elie Chain Walk

No 33 & 34
18 October 2016: 16:23 – 17:55
ALB ILB

Requested by Aberdeen Coastguard for both lifeboats to assist three children cut off by the tide at the Chain Walk near Elie.
ILB on scene first, located the children and able to comfort them before transferring them to the ALB, where blankets were provided to warm them before returning them to the Coastguard at Elie harbour.

Weather – Part cloudy
Visibility - Good
Wind – Gentle breeze 45
Sea state – Slight

Elie Chain Walk; click to enlarge