Anstruther RNLI helps rescue boy stranded on rocks

An RNLI crew from Anstruther rescued a boy who had become stranded on rocks near St Monans Church yesterday.

The volunteer crew made the short journey along the coast and located the boy, who was stuck on the rock and unable to cross back due to the rising tide.

After assessing his condition, the boy was helped to the lifeboat and returned to neighbouring St Monans Harbour where he was passed into the care of the waiting coastguard team.

Volunteer crew member Euan Hoggan, who scaled the rock to help the boy, said: "This was a very straightforward rescue for the team.

"The young man was stranded on the rock for a considerable amount of time before the alarm was raised. We urge anyone in difficulty around the coast to dial 999 and ask for the coastguard."

The lifeboat returned to Anstruther shortly before 6pm.

You can see a vide of the rescue here.