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Emergency helicopter rescue after walker plunges into the sea near Scots golf course

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A person slipped and fell into the sea sparking an emergency helicopter rescue on Scotland's coastline. Rescue teams were called to the scene near Eyemouth Golf Course, in the Scottish Borders, at around 11.05am on Friday, October 22.

Members of HM Coastguard rushed to help the stricken walker who had suffered a leg injury after falling on rocks. It was soon discovered that the casualty had actually fallen into the water but had thankfully managed to crawl out and raise the alarm.They were winched to safety by the Coastguard helicopter - Rescue 199 - before being taken to hospital.A statement from Eyemouth Coastguard said: “Our team was tasked alongside colleagues from Berwick Coastguard to a casualty on the rocks behind Eyemouth Golf

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