| 23 & 24/2018 DATE 15/08/18 13:19 - 15:35 ILB, ALB Launch request from Coastguard to assist 70 year old female with reported chest pains on the coastal path somewhere between Caiplie & Crail. LOM authorised both boats because of uncertain location and the casualties possibly suffering a heart attack. ILB located the casualty with her husband and two ILB crew provided first aid with Oxygen, GTN spray & Aspirin. |  Click on the picture to see the video |
Casualty stabilised after initial drugs administered.
Helo Rescue 199 had been tasked as ambulance crew could not reach the location. Helo landed casualty was assessed and evacuated to Ninewells Hospital Dundee.
Both boats stood down and returned to station to re-house.
Weather Part Cloudy
Visibility Good
Wind Force 3 Gentle breeze
Wind direction W
Sea state Slight
Helo Rescue 199 had been tasked as ambulance crew could not reach the location. Helo landed casualty was assessed and evacuated to Ninewells Hospital Dundee.
Both boats stood down and returned to station to re-house.
Weather Part Cloudy
Visibility Good
Wind Force 3 Gentle breeze
Wind direction W
Sea state Slight