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Two people and dog rescued from stricken speedboat off Angus coast

Lifeboats from Broughty Ferry were called into action on Sunday afternoon.

The lifeboat crew with Arlow the dog who was rescued from a broken down speedboat. Image: Broughty Ferry Lifeboat/Facebook
The lifeboat crew with Arlow the dog who was rescued from a broken down speedboat. Image: Broughty Ferry Lifeboat/Facebook

Two people and a dog have been rescued from a stricken speedboat after it was found drifting off the Angus coast.

Crews from the Broughty Ferry station were called into action after reports a 14ft speedboat had broken down on the St Andrews side of Tentsmuir beach on Sunday.

The lifeboats were launched just after midday – with the vessel eventually found further north than its first reported location.

Lifeboat crews were called out shortly after 12pm on Sunday. Image: Broughty Ferry Lifeboat Station. 
Arlow was pleased to see the RNLI volunteers. Image: Broughty Ferry Lifeboat/Facebook

A statement on the Broughty Ferry RNLI Facebook page said: “The crew started the search at the mouth of the River Eden and worked towards St Andrews.

“Further reports came in of the boat in a different location from the one initially reported.

“(The crew) was then tasked to head north towards Barry Buddon.

“All-weather lifeboat Elizabeth of Glamis was launched to assist and made for new location.”

The speedboat also had two people on board. Image: Broughty Ferry Lifeboat Station. 
The speedboat also had two people on board. Image: Broughty Ferry Lifeboat/Facebook

The stricken speedboat was eventually located by lifeboat crews just after 1pm, three miles from its initial location and at the mercy of the tide.

It was then secured by the ILB crew for the journey back to Broughty Ferry.

Both the speedboat crew, and Arlow the dog, arrived safely back on shore just before 3.30pm.

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