Kayakers in need of assistance off Fifeshire Rock were helped by Nelson Coastguard personnel on Saturday.
Nelson Coastguard s new rescue boat was only meant to be out for a training assessment ahead of its official launch. It ended up coming to the aid of three stranded kayakers near Fifeshire Rock, who had been struggling in the water for half an hour when they were finally rescued about 11.40am. Police said they’d received reports of the incident at 11.10am.
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