Three people rescued from rocks near St Andrews

Three people have been rescued after becoming trapped on rocks near St Andrews Harbour.

Both Broughty Ferry lifeboats along with coastguard teams were called to the town at 9.15pm on Sunday.

A spokesperson for Broughty Ferry RNLI said: “At 9.15pm the inshore lifeboat Oor Lifesaver was launched with the assistance of a shore crew.

“Three minutes later the all-weather lifeboat Elizabeth of Glamis followed.

Coastguard having difficulty with rope rescue

“Three volunteer crew manned Oor Lifesaver, with seven crew on board Elizabeth of Glamis.

“While en route our partners at the coastguard service confirmed locating the casualties and that they were having difficulties while attempting a rope rescue – so RNLI rescue would be required.”

Oor Lifesaver arrived on the scene about half an hour after launch and the three casualties were taken on board.

Casualties did not need medical treatment

The spokesperson added: “Following assessment it was confirmed that all were well and did not require any medical intervention.

“A rendezvous point was set with the coastguard at East Sands, St Andrews where all three casualties were transferred into the care of the coastguard service.

“Both lifeboats then made their way back to station and were made ready for service again at 11pm.”

It comes after a man had to be airlifted after an inflatable he was on started to sink near St Andrews on Friday.