Three people rescued from the water after their vessel ran aground.
HM Coastguard has coordinated the rescue
of three people from the water after their vessel ran aground off Burghead.
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The people abandoned the vessel and sought safety in
their life raft. Shortly after their motor cruiser ran aground.
Burghead Coastguard Rescue Team, Moray Independent Rescue
Boat, Buckie RNLI Lifeboat, an Offshore Industry Rescue Bond helicopter from
Aberdeen and Scottish Ambulance Service were all sent.
Burghead coastguard Rescue Team carried out a water
rescue and all three people were brought safely to shore. The people are currently
being checked over by the Ambulance Service.
Jonathan Mustard, HM Coastguard said:
‘The people were extremely lucky, fortunately they were all wearing life jackets
and had suitable lifesaving equipment with means of raising the alarm.
They were able to abandon their vessel for the life raft. Coastguard Rescue
Officer entered the water, in rough conditions and were able to bring everyone
safely to shore.’