Two weekend call outs for Brighton RNLI

The first shout on Saturday 17 June at around 2.45pm was carried out jointly with the seafront office after calls were received about concerns for a person in the water near Brighton Marina.

The crew worked quickly together with the seafront team to carry out initial casualty care on a male who was then passed into the care of the emergency services.

Later on Saturday at 4.35pm three young people were seen floating out beyond the yellow buoys near the Marina on an inflatable. Another rapid launch from the crew brought them safely back to the beach.

Charlie Dannreuther, deputy launch authority at Brighton RNLI, said: ‘Firstly we’d like to thank the other agencies we worked with on our first shout including the seafront team who worked closely with us to ensure the best outcome possible on the day.

‘We would also like to take this opportunity to remind members of the public that if they are concerned for someone in the water, they should ring 999 and ask for the Coastguard.

‘On the second shout we’d like to renew our calls to use inflatables in a safe environment in the pool and not at sea.

‘If you, your family or friends are enjoying our coast this summer please remember to swim at a lifeguarded beach and if you are entering the water make sure someone knows where you are going and when you will be home.’

Notes to editors

· The RNLI is the charity that saves lives at sea without prejudice. We aspire to be an organisation where our people are valued no matter who they are. We aim to be truly inclusive, benefit from diversity and appreciate everyone for their individual contribution.

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· Key facts about the RNLI: The RNLI charity 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 over 238 lifeboat stations in the UK and Ireland and, in a normal year, 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 142,700 lives.

Key facts about the RNLI

The RNLI charity 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 142,700 lives.

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