03/ 2025
09/03/25 – 1308-1715
ILB
Request from HMCG to locate and assist a climber who had fallen from a rock face near Elie
ILB launched and located the woman lying on the rocks having fallen about 5m. Two crew were put ashore to provide Casualty Care.
The casualty was assessed and given first aid to reduce the pain and life threatening bleed from the injuries to head & both legs.
Rescue 199 helicopter landed a few hundred meters away over difficult terrain and paramedics were able to assess the casualty before air lifting to Glasgow hospital.
ILB crew assisted the casualty’s partner safely to shore and their parked car, before returning to Anstruther and rehousing.
Conditions
Weather Mist
Visibility Good Visibility
Wind Force 2 Light Breeze
Wind dir NE
Sea state Smooth
High Tide 1045
09/03/25 – 1308-1715
ILB
Request from HMCG to locate and assist a climber who had fallen from a rock face near Elie
ILB launched and located the woman lying on the rocks having fallen about 5m. Two crew were put ashore to provide Casualty Care.
The casualty was assessed and given first aid to reduce the pain and life threatening bleed from the injuries to head & both legs.
Rescue 199 helicopter landed a few hundred meters away over difficult terrain and paramedics were able to assess the casualty before air lifting to Glasgow hospital.
ILB crew assisted the casualty’s partner safely to shore and their parked car, before returning to Anstruther and rehousing.
Conditions
Weather Mist
Visibility Good Visibility
Wind Force 2 Light Breeze
Wind dir NE
Sea state Smooth
High Tide 1045
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