RNLI Rescues Over 50 Stranded People Across UK Coastal Locations

Over the weekend, multiple rescues were carried out by lifeboat crews and emergency responders along various coastal areas in the UK and the US. In Norfolk, RNLI lifeboats rescued over 40 people stranded by high tides on islands and sandbanks, emphasizing the dangers of tidal changes and urging the public to call 999 if trapped. In Lyme Regis, RNLI volunteers rescued four divers stranded after their dive support boat broke down, despite their own lifeboat experiencing an engine issue en route to the scene. In New York, four individuals were rescued from a capsized vessel in Long Island Sound after being spotted holding onto the hull, with no injuries reported. Additionally, in Queens, four people were rescued from the water following a boat overturn near the Joseph P. Addabbo Memorial Bridge, with rescue swimmers deployed by FDNY and NYPD. These incidents highlight the ongoing risks associated with recreational boating and tidal activities, underscoring the vital role of volunteer rescue services.