Lifeboat crews rescue nine people and dog 'cut off by the tide' on Cramond Island near Edinburgh

Lifeboat crews rescued nine people and a dog after they became cut off by the tide on an island near Edinburgh.

Volunteers from Queensferry RNLI raced to the scene on their 100th callout of the year to Cramond Island in the Firth of Forth around 1.30pm on Thursday.

Crews found a number of people in the group were “very cold” upon their arrival.

They were transported to the village of Cramond and taken into the care of the South Queensferry Coastguard.

An RNLI statement read: “At 1.30pm on Thursday, Queensferry Lifeboat the ‘Jimmie Cairncross’ was tasked to nine people and a dog cut off by the tide on Cramond Island.

“Upon arrival on scene, a number of the casualties were very cold. Once on the lifeboat they were given items to keep warm and transported to Cramond Village to be left in the care of the South Queensferry Coastguard team.

“Wind chill can be a big factor in decreasing body temperature. As winter temperatures drop, please wrap up warm and be prepared for changes in weather.

“There is no rest for our operational team as we move into the festive period, volunteers are still on call 24/7 and are ready to respond when needed.

“This can mean leaving family, friends and celebrations behind.”

An HM Coastguard statement read: “Nine people and a dog were rescued by lifeboat after being cut off by tides at Cramond Island in Scotland on Thursday. The alarm was raised at around 1.18pm.

“A Coastguard Rescue Team and RNLI lifeboat from South Queensberry were called, and the group was returned to shore.

“No medical assistance was required and safety advice was given.”