Rescue of Scots paddleboarder, ten, to feature in BBC documentary

The rescue of a ten-year-old boy by North Berwick lifeboat crews is to feature in a BBC series.

Saving Lives at Sea showcases the work of RNLI crews throughout the UK and Ireland as they respond to everything from sinking ships to tidal cut-offs and kayakers in distress.

In the forthcoming episode, which will be broadcast on BBC Two, a ten-year-old boy is swept out to sea on a paddleboard in North Berwick.

His parents rush out to try and save him, but all three of them begin struggling in the water.

Volunteer helm, Fraser Fulton, along with sibling crew members Steven and Vikki Selby, race to their rescue.

Vikki, a volunteer crew member at North Berwick, said: “I’m thrilled that North Berwick features again in such a long-running and respected series alongside our fellow lifesavers from across the RNLI.

“For my family, it’ll be an extra exciting episode as my brother Steven was also on the lifeboat for this rescue, so we’ll both be on the TV.

“When the public visits the station, we hear how much they appreciate a chance to see how their generous donations are used to help save lives. We are incredibly grateful for their support, as it is what we rely on to save lives at sea.”

The episode will air on Thursday, August 7, 8pm on BBC Two and iPlayer.