RNLI Peterhead were called to assist after a swimmer got into difficulty. Image: RNLI.
A swimmer has been rescued after getting into difficulty near Peterhead today.
Police, fire crews and RNLI Peterhead were scrambled to the scene near the harbour following reports someone was in difficulty at about 3.45pm.
The lifeboat crew searched for the man, who was plucked from the water by a “passing vehicle”.
Lifeboat volunteers administered first aid and bringing him back to shore.
A police spokesman said: “We were made aware of a swimmer in difficulty near to Peterhead harbour around 3.45pm on Sunday, August 6.
“The man has been recovered by a passing vessel, returned to shore and passed into the care of the ambulance service.”
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Swimmer rescued after getting into ‘difficulty’ near Peterhead harbour
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