A WEST FIFE business could prove to be a lifesaver in Dalgety Bay after an incident which saw a teenage girl rescued from the water.

HM Coastguard, the RNLI lifeboat and a helicopter all raced to the scene in July 2021 with several brave members of the public helping to bring her back to shore after she got in difficulty.

Thankfully, the young girl made a full recovery but the local heroes who helped pointed out the rescue would have been easier if there had been a life ring and throwing ropes to hand.

Now, after an appeal by Dalgety Bay and Hillend Community Council, Fife Ethylene Plant has donated £2,000 for safety equipment which has been installed along the shore by Balfour Beatty.

Sean McLanaghan said: “As a community council, we are constantly trying to improve our community but with limited budgets and volunteers’ time we simply cannot address many of the things we would like to.

“This support from ExxonMobil will allow us to address what we see as a critical shortfall in water safety equipment.

"It is very much appreciated and has been very well received in the local community.

“It will provide peace of mind for the many thousands of people who use the seafront and water every year.”

ExxonMobil, who operate the plant at Mossmorran, put up the money, with the life ring stations placed along the beach and harbour areas, branded with plaques bearing the company's logo.

Plant manager Martin Burrell said: “Safety is our mantra at Mossmorran, so when the community council got in touch to ask for our help with this project, we were only too happy to help.

“We hope they never have to be used, but if it is there is a need, the equipment is there to help save lives."