Broughty Ferry RNLI Lifeguards rescue paddleboarders
The trio were rescued on Sunday
Three paddleboarders were rescued by RNLI lifeguards on Sunday evening (14 August) at Broughty Ferry after they were spied drifting downstream in a strong cross-shore current.
The alarm was raised by RNLI Lifeguard Josh Muir when he spotted the trio all together on one board drifting towards Broughty Ferry Castle with just one paddle and no buoyancy aid.
Once the alarm was raised Josh and fellow lifeguard Parrish Whitlaw entered the water on rescue boards to assist.
Once the charity’s lifeguards had reached the group, Josh towed two of the casualties and the paddleboard back, while Parrish took the third casualty on his rescue board.
While paddling back to the beach, the RNLI lifeguards realised that they weren’t making any progress against the current so decided to take the casualties into the harbour around the corner from the beach.
The UK Coastguard was contacted, and Broughty Ferry RNLI lifeboat tasked, however was stood down when the lifeguards reached the harbour. The casualties were brought back round to Broughty Ferry Beach alongside the coastguard rescue team, who helped to treat the casualties.
With his twin brother having also rescued paddleboarders this summer, Josh Muir said: "With the currents so strong, we had to put all of our training this summer into practice to ensure that we were able to help the casualties return safely back to shore.
"We urge everyone coming to the coast to paddleboard to wear a lifejacket and carry a means of communication with them, such as a mobile phone in a waterproof case. It is also important to check the local forecast for wind, tide and swell, as it is easy to be caught out in the sea."