We Are Lifeguards: Episode 1

Episode 1: Lifeguards Saved My Life

When holidaymaker Joanna got into difficulty and lost consciousness in the sea, her life was in danger. Thanks to his RNLI training, lifeguard Matty knew what to do – and sprinted to the rescue.

The beach is an unpredictable place. RNLI lifeguards have been helping to keep beaches safer since 2001. But what makes a good lifeguard? It’s not just about fitness – and the training they receive is key. Nobody knows this better than Joanna, who reveals how a holiday dip in the sea turned into a battle for survival …

In the first episode of WE ARE LIFEGUARDS: Saving Lives on the Beach With the RNLI, hear from the people who train lifeguards, the lifeguards patrolling the beaches and the people whose lives they’ve saved.

Visit the anniversaries page to find out more about the RNLI's 25th lifeguard celebrations.