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RNLI

British

abbreviation

Royal National Lifeboat Institution

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"RNLI lifeguards past and present have kept millions of beach visitors safe over the past 25 years and will continue to do so for years to come," Dawes said in the press release.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

"I am hugely grateful to the Irish authorities, the RNLI, Royal Air Force and Royal Navy who have responded rapidly to this incident and have worked tirelessly on the search."

From BBC • Nov. 16, 2025

The search operation has involved the Coastguard, RNLI, London Fire Brigade drones and a Metropolitan Police boat team.

From BBC • Feb. 18, 2025

Neil Chalmers, from Kinghorn RNLI, said one of the two paddleboarders was at the shoreline but the other had been blown offshore by the strong southerly wind.

From BBC • Aug. 26, 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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