Assistance in search for people swimming off Portabello Beach

12/2026

28/05/26  1813-2248

ALB
 
ALB tasked initially for assembly before launch.
On report of two young people swimming off Portabello beach, then shouts for help were heard, HMCG tasked Queensferry Lifeboat, Anstruther ALB and helicopter R199 to search the area.
Nothing found and ALB stood down by HMCG and returned to Anstruther to  rehouse
Casualties reported safe and well
 
 
Conditions
 
Weather          Part Cloudy
Visibility                Good Visibility
Wind Force      3 Gentle Breeze
Wind dir               SW
Sea state         slight
 
 
High Tide 2110
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