12& 13/2024

29/05/24  1439 - 1815

ILB & ALB
 
Request by HMCG to assist a female walker who had fallen 3m from coastal path during localised heavy rain,
Both boat launch and stood by on scene, basket stretcher made ready, but casualty assisted by Coastguard, Fire Rescue and Charity Air Ambulance personnel.
Stood down by HMCG and returned to Anstruther and rehoused
 
Conditions
 
Weather          Clear sky
Visibility         Good
Wind Force    1 Light Airs
Wind dir         SE
Sea state        Smooth
 
High Tide 0710

11/2024

07/05/24 1254 - 1330

ILB

Request from HMCG to assist a vessel broken down and anchored off the Anstruther harbour with two persons onboard.
ILB located the casualty and safely towed it into the harbour and berthed.
ILB rehoused

Conditions

Weather Cloudy
Visibility Good
Wind Force Calm
Wind dir SW
Sea state Glassy calm

High Tide 1430
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9 & 10/2024

04/05/24   2100 – 2355

ILB & ALB
 
Tasked by HMCG to report of a submerged vehicle on Leven Beach, unknown if persons were inside the vehicle.
Both boats launched to locate vehicle and check for occupants or debris at scene.
CRT & Police Scotland on scene, ILB located the vehicle and confirmed there were no occupants in the vehicle.
ALB stood down approaching the scene.
Police made aware and both boats stood down and returned to station to rehouse.
 
Conditions
 
Weather          Clear Skies
Visibility         Good
Wind Force    1 Light airs
Wind dir         E
Sea state        Calm
 
High Tide 0040
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08/2024

03/05/24   1520 - 1630

ILB
 
Request to assist a person who had jumped off the West pier Anstruther - possible self harm.
ILB launched and quickly on scene to assist a member of the public helping casualty onto the rocks. ILB evacuated the casualty on a stretcher to the steps at the back of the pier and waiting ambulance.
Casualty handed over to Ambulance crew, ILB returned to station and rehoused.
 
Conditions
 
Weather          Clear Skies
Visibility         Exc
Wind Force    1 Light airs
Wind dir         E
Sea state        Mod/chop
 
High Tide 2340
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