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Assistance to crew in open boat

13/3/2020

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No 05/2020 
DATE 13/03/20    17:18 – 18:25
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ILB


Launch requested by HMCG to go to the aid of 2 persons on board 18' open boat,
very close to the rocks at Billowness, anchor deployed but not holding.
ILB launched and quickly on scene, casualties were touching the shore line when ILB
arrived on scene. Casualties were making their way to shore at point of contact to
Coastguard.
ILB then towed the vessel from its location the short distance to the safety of
Anstruther harbour and tied up.
HMCG team brought the casualties by road to the harbour while ILB rehoused

Conditions
Weather Part cloudy
Visibility Good
Wind Force 3 Gentle breeze
Wind direction SW
Sea Mod/chop
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