Banff firefighter honoured for harbour rescue

A FIREFIGHTER who helped rescue a woman from a car which had plunged into Macduff Harbour has been honoured.

Kevin Smith (43) is a full-time firefighter and works as a training officer in Aberdeen.

He is also a member of the retained team in Banff.

Mr Smith has received an award from the Worshipful Company of Security Professionals for his part in the rescue of a woman from her car in October 2015.

He dived underwater to reach the woman and safely remove her from the sinking car.

For the full story on this dramatic rescue, pick up the Banffshire Journal print version, which is out now.

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