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RNLI

British

abbreviation

Royal National Lifeboat Institution

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The Irish Coast Guard, the Irish Air Corps, the RNLI, the naval vessel and others are involved in the search.

From BBC • Nov. 15, 2025

A multi-agency response followed involving coastguard rescue teams and helicopter, police, fire and ambulance services, air ambulance and RNLI.

From BBC • Apr. 25, 2025

The incident also prompted a search operation in the Thames involving the Coastguard, RNLI, London Fire Brigade drones and a Metropolitan Police boat team.

From BBC • Mar. 11, 2025

Mr Munro wanted to bring Field of Light to Salcombe having grown up in the town and seeing the work done by the RNLI.

From BBC • Oct. 6, 2024

Ms Snow, from the RNLI, said the organisation wanted people to enjoy the coast but be prepared in case they get into trouble.

From BBC • Aug. 23, 2024

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