A significant rescue operation is currently in progress near a Scottish beach following an incident involving two girls in distress.
Emergency Response Near Portobello Beach
The alarm was raised at approximately 4:55 PM on Thursday, May 28. This incident occurred off the coast of Portobello Beach, which is situated near Edinburgh.
Coastguard and Local Teams Involved
The operation has mobilized multiple emergency services. Key participants include:
- Two HM Coastguard helicopters
- Coastguard Rescue Teams from South Queensferry, North Berwick, and Fisherrow
- RNLI lifeboats from Queensferry and Anstruther
- Police Scotland
A spokesperson from the Coastguard confirmed that they are coordinating the rescue efforts. They emphasized that they were alerted to the situation shortly after it occurred.
Current Situation
As of now, the rescue teams are actively working to assist the two girls in the water. The operation is ongoing, and further updates are expected as the situation develops.
