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Tag: RNLI

Lifeboat crew mutiny over closure plan

A LIFEBOAT crew has mutinied over plans to shut its “vital” station. Volunteers at the St Abbs lifeboat station in Berwickshire have handed back their...

Police are investigating an attack on a lifeboat

Police are investigating an attack on a lifeboat - by amateur golfers who used the vessel for target practice. The four-strong crew of the RNLI...

Radio blunder sparks £6K rescue operation

SCOTS lifeboat crews were sent on a £6000 wild goose chase after a German ship accidentally sent out a distress call. The RNLI Dunbar station...

Rescue mission for seasick sailor

A SAILOR with over half a century’s experience on the waves sparked a massive rescue operation – after he became seasick. Around 15 emergency workers...

Police and public leap to aid of girls washed into the sea

TWO young girls were swept off a harbour wall and into the sea by monstrous waves today. Heroic police and members of public managed to...

Lifeboat crew hit out at flare hoax

LIFEBOAT crews have hit out at hoaxers who sparked a rescue attempt after setting off flares. The crew of Berwick lifeboat were scrambled at around...

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