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| Twelve rescued in island drama | |
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| A total of 12 people have been rescued from Cramond Island, to the north-west of Edinburgh, after they were cut off by the tide. | |
| The alarm was raised by one of the group, which included two children, at about 1400 BST, said Forth Coastguard. | The alarm was raised by one of the group, which included two children, at about 1400 BST, said Forth Coastguard. |
| All 12 were taken onboard the South Queensferry inshore lifeboat to safety. | |
| A yacht also responded, along with a group of kayakers who made their way to the island to offer help. A rescue helicopter was also scrambled. | A yacht also responded, along with a group of kayakers who made their way to the island to offer help. A rescue helicopter was also scrambled. |
| The ambulance service said nobody was injured or needed any treatment at the scene. | |
| Initial information suggested up to 16 people were stranded. |