Paddleboarders rescued after being swept out to sea

TWO stricken paddleboarders have been rescued by Coastguard helicopter after the wind blew them out to sea off the coast of Edinburgh.
The paddleboarders were rescued by a Coastguard helicopter. File picture: John DevlinThe paddleboarders were rescued by a Coastguard helicopter. File picture: John Devlin
The paddleboarders were rescued by a Coastguard helicopter. File picture: John Devlin

The helicopter crew were scrambled after they received a 999 call from the duo shortly after 11am today.

They were rescued almost three-quarters of a mile offshore between Musselburgh and Inchkeith.

Both were winched to safety and taken to the Edinburgh Royal Infirmary where they were treated for suspected hypothermia.

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