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Geoff NeedhamVolunteer Lifeboat Press Officer at Hunstanton.
Lifeboats News Release
On Wednesday 8 August at 4.15pm, Yarmouth Coastguard requested the launch of Hunstanton RNLI hovercraft to assist Police and local Coastguard teams in the search for a missing child.
The hovercraft launched on service at 4.23pm and proceeded to search the tideline from the station to Hunstanton Sea life Centre. The crew were stood down at 4.35pm as the child had been found safe and well.A spokesperson for Hunstanton RNLI said: 'When the weather takes a turn for the better and the beach gets crowded, we can only emphasize the importance of being extra vigilant and keep an eye on your children. Stay safe and enjoy your holiday.
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Geoff Needham, Volunteer Lifeboat Press Officer01485 525409 / 07932 026265 / hunstanton@rnli.org.ukTim Ash, RNLI Public Relations Manager (London/East/South East)0207 6207426 / 07785 296252 / tim_ash@rnli.org.ukPhilly Byrde, RNLI Press Officer (London/East/South East)0207 6207425 / 07786 668825 / philly_byrde@rnli.org.ukFor enquiries outside business hours, contact the RNLI duty press officer on 01202 336789
The Royal National Lifeboat Institution is the charity that saves lives at sea. Our volunteers provide a 24-hour search and rescue service in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland from 236 lifeboat stations, including four along the River Thames and inland lifeboat stations at Loch Ness, Lough Derg, Enniskillen and Lough Ree. Additionally the RNLI has more than 1,000 lifeguards on over 180 beaches around the UK and operates a specialist flood rescue team, which can respond anywhere across the UK and Ireland when inland flooding puts lives at risk.
The RNLI relies on public donations and legacies to maintain its rescue service. As a charity it is separate from, but works alongside, government-controlled and funded coastguard services. Since the RNLI was founded in 1824 our lifeboat crews and lifeguards have saved at least 140,000 lives. Volunteers make up 95% of the charity, including 4,600 volunteer lifeboat crew members and 3,000 volunteer shore crew. Additionally, tens of thousands of other dedicated volunteers raise funds and awareness, give safety advice, and help in our museums, shops and offices.
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