Rescuer rescued after 'slipping on rocks' near Eyemouth
Last updated 30th Aug 2025
Eyemouth Coastguard was called out to rescue one of its own team members this weekend.
Emergency services were scrambled to the Berwickshire coast following a report "a fisherman had slipped on rocks".
On their arrival at Nests End, south of the town's harbour, it emerged the casualty was one of their very own team members.
The man, named locally as Dylan, suffered a leg injury and required urgent assistance.
The local lifeboat was launched and was quickly on scene, where they were supported by coastguard teams from Eyemouth and Berwick.
Casualty care was provided while awaiting the arrival of the ambulance. And, following assessment by paramedics, his leg was placed in a vacuum splint.
Due to the difficult and inaccessible location, evacuation by lifeboat was not possible.
As a result, a search and rescue helicopter from Inverness was summoned and successfully winched the casualty to safety, close to the football pitches, where they were then transferred by ambulance to hospital.
The alarm was raised around 2.30pm on Saturday.
According to social media, Dylan, who can be seen giving the thumbs up in a photograph from his hospital bed, played the role of a casualty for a water safety demonstration at the RNLI's recent station gala at Eyemouth.
A spokesperson for Eyemouth Coastguard said: "This incident is a strong reminder that accidents can happen to anyone - even those trained to respond to them.
"It also highlights the importance of having the right equipment, training, and teamwork in place to respond effectively when it matters most.
"We’d like to thank all involved in today’s operation for their professionalism and swift action."
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