Kyle of Lochalsh RNLI launch after two kayakers stranded at sea in Loch Carron
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Kyle RNLI volunteers and Coastguard teams were called out last night after two kayakers capsized and were stuck in sea waters in the Ardaneaskan area of Loch Carron.
The RNLI crew was called after the UK Coastguard received reports of two kayakers without lifejackets in the water who were struggling to get to shore against the current.
Kyle lifeboat Spirit of Fred. Olsen launched at 8.45pm and a UK Coastguard helicopter from Inverness and local Coastguard teams made their way to the scene.
The kayakers were taken to shore by members of the public who launched their own kayaks and went out to assist them.
One of the two kayakers, who had been taken to a nearby house, was extremely cold and required medical assistance. The man was transported to hospital via ambulance, while the other kayaker was reported fit and well.
Daniel Elliot, helm for Kyle of Lochalsh RNLI Lifeboat, said: “Luckily some people on shore heard the kayakers shouting for help, and called the emergency services before going out in their own kayaks to assist.
“It highlights the importance of being prepared, and always wearing a buoyancy aid or lifejacket when going out on the water.”
He added: ‘This type of incident requires a multi-agency response, and our crew train regularly to ensure they can work seamlessly with partner agencies when needed.”
Kyle lifeboat then recovered a kayak which was drifting in the area to ensure it posed no future danger to shipping, before departing the scene just before 11pm.
