Scuba diver sparks Aberdeen lifeboats search in ‘false alarm with good intent’ By David Walker May 15 2021, 3:28 pm May 15 2021, 3:28 pm Share Scuba diver sparks Aberdeen lifeboats search in ‘false alarm with good intent’ Share via Facebook Twitter Whatsapp Messenger Linkedin Email Post link https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/aberdeen-aberdeenshire/3144988/scuba-diver-sparks-aberdeen-lifeboats-search-in-false-alarm-with-good-intent/ Copy Link Aberdeen's inshore lifeboat was called to the scene after the body was spotted on the cliffs. Aberdeen lifeboats were launched on Saturday afternoon following a concern for a person call at the beach. However, when they arrive at Fittie, they discovered it was a scuba diver who sparked the 999 call. The coastguard labelled the incident a “false alarm with good intent.” Both Aberdeen RNLI’s inshore and all-weather lifeboats were sent out to search, along with coastguard rescue teams from Aberdeen and Stonehaven. A coastguard spokesman said: “We received a 999 call reporting concern for a person in the water at Aberdeen beach. “The call came in at 2.46pm. “They found that the person was a scuba diver and the call was a false alarm with good intent. “He was found at 3.15pm.” Both lifeboats were stood down and readied for service. The call ended on a cute note, as the crew returned to show to a dog who was waiting on them returning. Aberdeen lifeboat returns to shore and a waiting dog. A statement from the Aberdeen RNLI read: “The crew received a lovely warm welcome when they arrived back. “Our volunteer crew drop everything when the pager goes, and sometimes, the dogs have to come along too.”
