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Mumbles lifeboats 3 shouts in one day

Lifeboats News Release

Warm weather brings more calls for the charity

RNLI/Andy Miles

Inshore lifeboat The Mark Lott returns from service
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The volunteer crew of The Mumbles Lifeboat had their 3rd shout In one day today.
The inshore lifeboat had 2 shouts, 1 to a kayaker who found it impossible to get back on his kayak while the second was to 2 fishermen stranded on the middle island off Mumbles head.
The all weather lifeboat Roy Barker IV was launched this afternoon to a fishing boat suffering engine problems.
Lifeboat crewman Andrew Edwards said ‘The warm weather and restrictions from the virus has meant many people are eager to get out on the water. We urge everyone to remain safe. Check tides, weather, remember to float to live. There’s lots of information on staying safe on and near the water at www.RNLI.org.uk

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