A paddle boarder and their canine have been rescued from a Scots bay yesterday after entering into hassle within the water.
The alarm was raised shortly after 3pm when HM Coastguard obtained experiences of two folks and an animal in peril at Luce Bay in Stranraer, Wigtownshire.
Stranraer Lifeboat was alerted to the incident and raced to the massive bay, together with hero employees from Portpatrick and Drummore Coastguard groups who have been additionally on standby to supply help.
A photograph taken on the scene exhibits at the least two Coastguard automobiles and a RNLI truck parked on the seashore at Sandhead, which is situated close to Luce Bay.
Search and rescue groups, a few of whom are decked out with security gear, collect close to the shoreline whereas the rescue operation takes place.
Upon arrival, groups rapidly introduced one of many paddle boarders and the canine to security. The pair have been taken again to shore and left within the arms of the coastguard.
The opposite casualty had already made their manner again to shore earlier than crews arrived. The group's situation isn't but recognized and it's unclear whether or not any accidents have been sustained or medical remedy was required on account of the occasion.
Police Scotland have been additionally known as to the positioning. A spokesperson mentioned: "Police obtained a priority for individual name round 3pm on Sunday 31 July, 2022 from the Sands of Luce Caravan Park. RNLI handled the matter and the 2 folks have been introduced again to shore."
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