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Watch moment RNLI rescue kayaker after being swept out to sea

"I was in distress as I was getting blown further and further out"

Belfast Live

How to stay alive if you get into difficulty in water as at least 14 drown in heatwave

After a number of drownings in recent weeks as people taking a cooling dip in the heatwave got into difficulties in the water, here are tips on what to do in the eventuality

Daily Mirror

Thursday briefing: Inside the lifesaving work on an RNLI lifeboat

In today’s newsletter: Ahead of a new report on the government response to Channel crossings, today’s newsletter looks at the growing challenges the Royal National Lifeboat Institution faces

The Guardian - UK

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RNLI reveals Channel rescue stats and new kit to save more people in seconds

Volunteers in the area saved 108 people in 2022 as charity unveils new equipment to get 20 people from water in 90 seconds

The Guardian - UK

'We have saved 108 migrants from boats in distress - we are proud to do our duty'

Mirror joins three RNLI lifeboats on a training exercise nearly two miles off the coast of Poole in Dorset, where volunteer teams staged rescues with new equipment

Daily Mirror

RNLI saved 108 lives rescuing migrants crossing ‘perilous’ Channel in 2022

The lifesaving charity has released figures for the first time as it brings in new ‘game-changing’ equipment to aid rescues.

The Independent UK

Don’t fight it, float: 10 water safety tips to remember at the beach this summer

Summer’s here ... ready to hit the beaches? Learn how to look after yourself in the water with these top tips

The Guardian - UK

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Do you know how to stay safe in the sea? Take the quiz to be beach-ready this summer

Can you spot a rip current? Know when the best time for a swim is? Take our water safety quiz to find out whether you’re a potential lifeguard-in-training

The Guardian - UK

Witness describes pilot's miracle survival as plane crashes into sea

A light aircraft crashed into the sea off the South Wales coast this morning but the pilot managed to escape and was 'okay apart from some scratches', according to a witness

Daily Mirror

Plane crashes into the sea in front of shocked beachgoers in Wales

One onlooker told how she believed the plane ‘flipped while landing’ with emergency services called to the scene shortly before 9.30am on Tuesday.

Daily Record

Light aircraft crashes off South Wales coast

Members of the public reported seeing the pilot being led out of the water in Porthcawl by coastguards.

The Independent UK

Emergency services to bring 'family fun' at open day at Dun Laoghaire Harbour next month

The event will take place on 1 July in Dun Laoghaire with Dublin Fire Brigade, RNLI, NAS and more to attend

Dublin Live

Lough Derg RNLI assists two people on a 29ft yacht grounded on a sandbank

The yacht had grounded sandbank west of Ilaunhobert and Crane Island

Irish Mirror

Mum watched daughters swept out to sea on family holiday

"In a split second we were in the middle of an amazing holiday and everything turned so quickly"

Liverpool Echo

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Wales Online

Much-loved Mumbles raft race feels 'unpalatable' as £11.7m lifeboat station remains empty, says resident

Locals said it had become the norm to see the lifeboat moored in the bay

The Guardian - UK

‘Putting lives at risk’: UK coastal towns revolt against smaller lifeboats

Seaside communities that provide crews and funds fear reduction in size of rescue vessels will ‘put lives at risk’

Daily Mirror

Young man rescued by helicopter after clambering rocky island at Cornwall beach

The young man encountered difficulties following his ill-advised venture to Flory Island by Whipsiderry Beach

Zenger

Men Rescued From Sinking Boat After Sailing To Buy Pies

''I knew this wasn't going to end well like it does in the movies.”

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Belfast Live

Three people on inflatable mattress rescued after being found drifting off Scottish coast by Belfast Coastguard

Rescue crews sprang into action on Thursday night following report of a group seen clinging to an inflatable off the Irvine coast

Daily Record

Three people on inflatable rescued after being found drifting off Scots coast

Rescue crews sprang into action on Thursday night following reports from Belfast Coastguard of a group seen clinging to an inflatable off the Irvine coast.

Daily Record

Long-serving Kirkcudbright RNLI member receives British Empire Medal

Operations manager John Collins found out he was to receive the accolade in the New Year's Honours List, with Robert Ross also recognised for his long service

The Independent UK

Three people rescued after large inflatable duck drifts into Bristol Channel

The duck - which has been nicknamed Quackers - has since been commandeered by the RNLI

Nottingham Post

Two men rescued from sinking boat after going to collect pasties

The 32-foot cruiser named Gazelle ran into difficulties off the coast after being hit by a large wave

Irish Mirror

Dramatic sea rescue as young man saves teens from drowning off Waterford coast

Thomas Shaw Hamilton, without hesitation, ran immediately into the water, calmed the two boys down and brought them safely to shore

The Guardian - UK

Three rescued after inflatable duck drifts out to sea off Devon coast

RNLI volunteer says paddleboarder was the ‘real lifesaver’ at Westward Ho! after current carried men out to sea

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