
'Saving Lives at Sea' features Hartlepool RNLI paddleboarder and dog rescue
A paddleboarder and her dog rescued by the Hartlepool RNLI are set to appear on the first episode of the latest 'Saving Lives at Sea' series and is due to be screened on Thursday 28th September at 8.00pm on BBC 2.
Ken Hay said "Im really looking forward to seeing the episode as I'm sure my crewmates are. No doubt we will get a bit of stick from the other crew for our performance on the telly but I do remember Nikki was obviously very cold and a bit shaken by the event but did the right thing by ringing the Coastguard and staying with her board. She was very apologetic for having to call us out but we were glad to help and bring the incident to a safe conclusion."
Nikki said at the time "I'm really grateful to the RNLI crew who were amazing and I'd just like to say the biggest thanks to all of them."
The popular 10-part documentary, now in its eighth series, includes the lifesaving work of the charity’s volunteer lifeboat crews from around the UK and Ireland.
Featuring footage captured on helmet and boat cameras, viewers watch dramatic rescues through the eyes of RNLI lifesavers while meeting the people behind the pagers and hearing interviews with lifeboat crews, the series will also hear from the rescuees and their families who, thanks to RNLI lifesavers, are here to tell the tale.
Key facts about the RNLI
The RNLI charity saves lives at sea. Its volunteers provide a 24-hour search and rescue service around the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland coasts. The RNLI operates 238 lifeboat stations in the UK and Ireland and more than 240 lifeguard units on beaches around the UK and Channel Islands. The RNLI is independent of Coastguard and government and depends on voluntary donations and legacies to maintain its rescue service. Since the RNLI was founded in 1824, its lifeboat crews and lifeguards have saved over 146,000 lives.
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