Children paddle boarding blown 800 metres out to sea near North Berwick
It's prompted a warning about the dangers of the current strong winds
A group of children are recovering after strong winds blew them 800 metres out to sea near North Berwick.
The three youngsters were paddle boarding close to shore, but were caught by winds of around 40mph on Wednesday afternoon.
Two adults tried to help them before everyone eventually reached safety thanks to the RNLI.
It's prompted a warning about the dangers of the current strong winds.
Helm of North Berwick lifeboat, Fraser Fulton said “This was a very serious situation, thankfully with a positive outcome. Offshore winds can be deceiving and can very quickly take you away from safety.”
“The water around North Berwick is cold, even in summer, if you fall into the water it will be a shock and you will get cold very quickly, potentially losing coordination in your arms and legs and finding it difficult to swim.”
"A paddleboard is much easier to spot and can help you stay afloat so stay with it. In any coastal emergency dial 999 and ask for the coastguard. We thank those who alerted us to this incident which allowed us to respond so quickly.”
“If you’re heading out on the water on a paddleboard, check the forecast and avoid offshore winds. Always wear a buoyancy aid, carry a waterproofed means of calling for help and wear your leash.”