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Saving Lives at Sea on TV
More thrilling rescue stories, emotional moments, and interviews with the brave volunteers of the RNLI.
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Shannon class lifeboat breaks through waves
RNLI rescues caught on camera
Watch a compilation of dramatic bystander footage showing RNLI lifeboat crews and lifeguards battling the elements to save lives 
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An RNLI lifeguard training on a rescue board
The courage within
A show of strength and bravery by one young lifeguard during a challenging season saves the lives of three young people. 
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Four Looe lifeboat volunteers at sea in their D class inshore lifeboat Ollie Naismith on their fifth shout of the day
Rescue roundup: Thank you for being our back-up this summer
School’s out. Covid restrictions have eased. And the pressure’s on for RNLI lifesavers who are in the midst of what could be their busiest summer yet. 
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Howth lifeboat crew preparing for the next launch

Will you help our lifesavers handle the heat?

A surge in staycations means that our crew and lifeguards face a relentless summer. You could be the backup they need.

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Latest lifeboat launches

Latest launches
Torbay Lifeboat Station RNLI Torbay Lifeboat Station

Torbay Lifeboat Station

10.50pm 31 August 2021

Peterhead Lifeboat Station Peterhead Lifeboat Station

Peterhead Lifeboat Station

10.12pm 31 August 2021

Sheerness Lifeboat Station Sheerness Lifeboat Station

Sheerness Lifeboat Station

10.02pm 31 August 2021

Blyth Lifeboat Station RNLI Blyth Lifeboat Station

Blyth Lifeboat Station

7.38pm 31 August 2021

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