Rough seas and strong winds? Our crews are still launching 💪 Watch as the Porthcawl RNLI Lifeboat crew rescue experienced surfer Ben, who was being dragged out to sea by a strong rip current. A member of the public spotted Ben in trouble, called 999 and asked for the coastguard. Our volunteers were soon on scene and returned Ben to safety. If you get caught in a rip current: - Don’t try to swim against it or you’ll get exhausted - If you can stand, wade, don’t swim - If you can, swim parallel t

This rescue on #SavingLivesAtSea last night could've ended very differently… Crantock RNLI lifeguards spotted an inflatable kayak with two people onboard being pushed into the rocks by the rough sea conditions. They launched the Rescue Water Craft (RWC), and brought them safely back to shore, alongside Newquay RNLI Lifeboats 💙 Catch up on last night's episode on BBC iPlayer 📺 [Video description: From the point of view of an RNLI lifeguard onboard a Rescue Water Craft (RWC). Another lifeguard i

137K views · 7.8K reactions | Thirty years on from applying to be crew at Porthcawl RNLI Lifeboat, senior helm Carl Evans is joined on a rescue with his son Lewis for the first time. A big thank you to all our fathers out there, from our brilliant supporters, crew members and staff too. | RNLI | Facebook

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Our crews are busier than ever, which makes education and prevention key to saving lives. Help us continue our lifesaving work: http://rnli.info/URTmZv. | RNLI

Today marks the 249th birthday of Sir William Hillary, the founder of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution. In 1823 Sir William made an impassioned appeal to the nation, calling for a service dedicated to saving lives at sea, and in 1824 the RNLI was founded. | RNLI

437 reactions · 85 shares | This summer our lifeguards can't be everywhere. Protect your family and head to a lifeguarded beach. | RNLI | Facebook