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RNLI Dart called out by lifeguards

Lifeboats News Release

Dart RNLI volunteers were tasked at 2.49pm on August 5 amid concerns for a kayaker off Beesands.

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The emergency call was made by RNLI lifeguards at Slapton Sands who were worried about the owner of the kayak 400 metres from shore.
Dart’s Atlantic B Class attended and fortunately found the kayaker safe and well.
Helm Rich Eggleton said: ‘Although it turned out to be a false alarm this time, it is always best to call the Coastguards if in doubt. The call was made in good faith and there is never an occasion when ignoring potential danger can be the right thing to do.’

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Key facts about the RNLI

The RNLI is the charity that saves lives at sea. Its volunteers provide a 24-hour search and rescue service around the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland coasts. The RNLI operates 238 lifeboat stations in the UK and Ireland and more than 240 lifeguard units on beaches around the UK and Channel Islands. The RNLI is independent of Coastguard and government and depends on voluntary donations and legacies to maintain its rescue service. Since the RNLI was founded in 1824, its lifeboat crews and lifeguards have saved over 146,700 lives.

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