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As the RNLI celebrates 20 years of hovercraft-enabled rescues, crew members remember the day they launched to save two women and got more than they bargained for.

An afternoon of fun on the water turned nasty for two teenagers who found themselves pulled out to sea by strong winds. 

If someone needs urgent medical care, an airlift to hospital is often the quickest way to get them the treatment they urgently need.

When two girls got into difficulty off Barmouth Beach, their frightened mum dialled 999 and Barmouth lifeboat volunteers raced to the rescue. Hear the call and find out what happened in this video.