22/2018
DATE  11/08/18          06:01 - 07:00
ILB
Coastguard requested launch of ALB to locate and assist MV with propeller fouled approx. 100m off shore from Caiplie Farm House and two miles from station with one person on board.
 
Because of ebbing tide and the size of vessel (20ft) the LOM & Coxswain agreed the ILB could cope with towing the casualty, confirmation also received from the CG.
 
Weather conditions were fine, ILB located the casualty established a tow and safely towed the vessel to Anstruther harbour. ILB re-housed as no further assistance required.

20 & 21/2018
09/08/18          12:32 - 16:30
 ILB, ALB
 
Both boats launched to report of 15 year old male having fallen (40ft) at Kincraig Point Elie.
Tasked to locate and provide casualty care. ILB on scene first with location established picked up Coastguard paramedic from beach to assist ILB & ALB Lifeboat crew on scene. Casualty was stabilised and stretchered to agreed location for enhanced care by trauma team on helicopter.
The helicopter then landed at Shell Bay to incubate casualty and stabilise further before heading to Glasgow QE University Hospital for specialist treatment.
ALB transferred team leader and casualty's brother to Elie with assistance from ILB and Lifeguards.
Both boats stood down once the helo had departed the scene
 
Weather          Sunny
Visibility           Good
Wind Force     1 Light airs
Wind direction SW
Sea state         Slight

15 &16/2018
16/07/18          12:19 - 16:00
ALB & ILB

Request from Coastguard to locate and assist a 60 year old female who had fallen at the Chain walk.
Both boat launched with ILB on scene first and initial assessment made of the casualty with paramedics on shore.
ALB stretcher used to rescue the casualty and transfer her to the ALB.
ALB entered Elie harbour with area cleared by Lifeguards who assisted with the ILB to transfer the casualty to the waiting ambulance.
ILB returned to station.
 
Weather            Clear sky
Visibility          Good
Wind Force      2 Light breeze
Wind direction SW
Sea state          Slight

13 and 14/2018
DATE  24/06/18          13:30 - 16:45
ALB
 
Request to assist a 46 year old female who had fallen on the Isle of May and was in pain with suspected broken ankle.
ALB on scene and crew dispatched on foot with first aid and stretcher from the  island harbour.
Patient assessment undertaken, Entonox given and casualty carried back to the ALB in the harbour.
Casualty and husband transferred to Anstruther on ALB.

ILB launched at request of coxswain to assist in minimising the risk during transfer of casualty from ALB to ambulance waiting on the harbour, with reduced tide the ALB was not able to berth for transfer.
With the casualty safely on the ambulance both boats rehoused.
 
Weather          Part Cloud
Visibility           Good
Wind Force     2 Light breeze
Wind direction W
Sea state         Slight

12/2018
DATE  22/06/18          13:08 - 15:25
ILB
 
Request to assist HMCG with a 40 year old female walker who had fallen 10-20 feet from the coastal path to the east of St Monans.
ILB quickly on scene along with two paramedics, the crew assisted to immobilise the casualty and evacuate by stretcher along the shore to awaiting ambulance.
 
ILB returned to station.  

Weather          Sunny
Visibility           Good
Wind Force     2 Light breeze
Wind direction W
Sea state         Slight

09/2018  
DATE  25/05/18          21:47 - 22:15
ILB
Request from Coastguard to assist person in the water off St Monans. ILB launched and stood down on route as casualty was reported safely ashore.
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Weather          Part Cloudy
Visibility           Good
Wind Force     3 Gentle breeze
Wind direction NE
Sea state         Calm