Two migrants are rescued by the RNLI after falling overboard boat with 20 people on as dozens make dangerous Channel crossing An RNLI inshore lifeboat had to be launched after two migrants fell into the sea Around 225 migrants crossed the treacherous 21-mile Dover Straits on Saturday A further 131 were intercepted by French officials … Read more
Wally the walrus had a rude awakening when he was forcibly moved off a lifeboat slipway – with an airhorn blast. An RNLI volunteer tried to budge the huge Arctic walrus when they were called out on a rescue mission on Monday. One volunteer took a broom to try and shoo the stubborn animal into … Read more
Moment Labrador is rescued from the freezing North Sea by a lifeboat crew after chasing his ball into the water Shaddah the Labrador chased his ball into the North Sea in Seaton Sluice A RNLI volunteer lifeboat crew was launched during the Norhumberland rescue The pet was washed out more than 200 metres from shore … Read more
Dramatic footage shows RNLI lifeboats battling 20ft waves to stop 4,000-tonne cargo ship being dashed against rocks during Storm Barbara The 4,000-tonne Lily B lost power during Storm Barbara while off the Irish coast Three RNLI lifeboats raced through 20ft waves to attach tow lines to the vessel At one stage the Lily B, with … Read more
Still lifesaver! RNLI marks 40 years of service by volunteer with a giant mural of his face looking out to sea Mike Jones, 58, was honoured with the giant mural to mark 40 years of rescues The artwork is 43ft high and takes up the entire gable end of a terraced house Mr Jones, of … Read more
Dramatic moment paddleboarder, 17, is rescued by the RNLI off the Welsh coast after making harrowing 999 call to say he was ‘drowning’ and adrift a quarter of a mile out to sea Alfie, 17, was separated from his paddleboard after being caught in rough waters He was able to phone the coastguard because of … Read more
A ‘disinherited’ daughter faces losing the £260,000 home she won in her divorce just months ago after losing a legal battle with the RNLI over her lifeboatman father’s £300,000 estate. Sonya Young gave up her job to concentrate on a legal fight with the lifesaving charity in 2015 after discovering her father, Brian Cole, had … Read more
Feline ungrateful! Stranded cat gives lifeboat crewman the runaround as he tries to rescue it from rising river tide A black cat was stranded at the bottom of a 20ft wall with the Thames rising up A team from Chiswick RNLI tried to rescue the distressed animal from the bank The cat hissed and snarled … Read more
The RNLI has come under fire following the deaths of three people at Britain’s beaches over the Bank Holiday weekend after it suspended coastal patrols. The charity suspended coastline patrols amid the coronavirus crisis in March, but this has angered surfers and local lifeguard groups after three deaths in two days. More casualties are now … Read more
A popular British beach will partially reopen to the public today – but only to those who have pre-booked tickets, as thousands of people head to the coast to enjoy temperatures of up to 81F (27C). West Wittering beach in West Sussex is opening for the first time since being shut more than two months … Read more