Isle of Wight RNLI responds to buoy alert near Thorness Bay:
An Isle of Wight RNLI crew was alerted late last night (June 14) following the discovery of a ...
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Isle of Wight night time rescue after boat breaks down: The Isle of Wight crew rescued three people stranded on a 7.2m rib after engine failure.
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RNLI called to Isle of Wight yacht emergency near Thorness: Isle of Wight lifeboat crews took part in the operation
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Calshot RNLI called to boat which ran aground in Thorness Bay: Calshot lifeboat was called to Thorness Bay after a motor vessel went aground
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Key FactsRNLI Saves Channel Migrants, Faces Criticism Unapologetically
Jul 29, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: bbc.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: bbc.com
- RNLI crews assist anyone in distress at sea when contacted by HM Coastguard, regardless of political context.
- In August 2023, 19 migrants were rescued after their dinghy capsized using horseshoe life jackets.
- The charity aided 3.7% of the total migrant crossings in 2024, despite social media accusations.
- Volunteers describe the emotional impact of rescues and reaffirm their commitment amid public criticism.
When we took that little girl - who was probably four years old - off that boat, she looked at me straight in the eye and she said 'Thank you. I love you.'— Dan Sinclair, RNLI volunteer, recalls a recent rescue and the emotional impact it had.
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