New lifeboat called into action days after arrival
The new inshore boat only arrived in Eyemouth a few days before being called into use
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A new inshore lifeboat arrived in Eyemouth just a few days before it was called into action
It assisted with the rescue of a man who had got injured in the Killiedraughts area
The new lifeboat was given to the RNLI by a "generous donor"
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A new inshore lifeboat in the Scottish Borders has been called into action just days after its arrival at the station.
The RNLI said the D-class boat - named Sheila - was donated to the station at Eyemouth by a "generous donor" last week and has "proven her worth already".
It was called out to assist coastguard teams at about 13:25 on Sunday.
An injured man was found in the Killiedraught area and transported by the inshore boat to Eyemouth Harbour.
The incident happened at about 13:30 on Sunday
He was picked up by an ambulance and taken to hospital for further treatment.
The lifeboats were stood down at about 14:10.
Eyemouth coxswain Andrew Jamieson said: "They did the right thing in calling 999 and asking for the coastguard.
"Slips and trips can happen anywhere so always carry a means of calling for help, for yourself or for others who may get into difficulty."
- Published17 October 2016
