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21/10/2026

While many of us are preparing to enjoy the festive season, our lifesavers remain on call 24 hours a day, ready to save lives at sea 🌊

That's why we're challenging you to take on 24 miles this December with our Reindeer Run! Walk, jog, run or roll the distance at your own pace and help provide the training, kit and equipment our crews rely on 💙

Every pound you raise will help our amazing volunteers continue saving lives, even in the toughest winter conditions.

Find out how you can join the herd here: https://bit.ly/4B58Hih

The first 980 signs up will receive a Reindeer Run beanie and all participants who complete the challenge and raise a minimum of £150/€150 will also receive an exclusive medal 🏅

[Visual description: An image of yellow and black RNLI crew kit is hanging up in the background, with a 'Reindeer Run' medal displayed in front of the kit. There is an image overlayed of an individual wearing a 'Reindeer Run' beanie. Text reads: 'The first 980 sign ups will receive a Reindeer Run beanie!']

20/10/2026

Remember Seren the Golden Retriever who was 'retrieved' by Porthcawl RNLI Lifeboat and given all the cuddles in the world?

Seren is finally getting her moment on the final episode of this series of Saving Lives At Sea!

Catch her escapades tonight on BBC Two and BBC iPlayer.

You loved Seren's rescue almost as much as we did, and to celebrate Seren's spotlight, we're showing some of the best comments we received 😆

(We can confirm Seren is not AI, sorry to the other goldens watching 👀)

[Visual description: A compilation of social media comments over a photo of a dog in a lifeboat. The comments humorously discuss the theme of retrieving a "retriever" and include references to AI and dog-related experiences. A speech bubble says, "That’s a ‘thank you for saving me face’ for sure.]

19/10/2026

A swimmer in the Thames sparks a swift response from our lifesavers 💪

Our volunteers at Wandsworth RNLI were quickly on scene when a swimmer got into difficulty. The casualty was pulled onboard the lifeboat and was thankfully unharmed.

The Thames can be just as dangerous as the sea. Strong currents, submerged debris and bitterly cold water can trigger cold-water shock within seconds, leaving even strong swimmers caught out and unable to stay afloat.

🎥 King’s Guard Tours

[Visual description: Bystander footage filmed from the riverbank shows the Wandsworth RNLI inshore lifeboat on the River Thames rescuing a person in the water. The crew members bring them safely aboard onto the lifeboat.]

16/10/2026

When you've made it to the end of the week and deserve a group hug 🥹

A lovely little Burnham-on-Sea tradition after a successful prep to launch.

Send this to a friend who needs a virtual hug 💙

[Image description: A group of crew members in high-visibility clothing hug together on a sandy beach near a tractor and a vehicle. There are buildings and a pier in the background.]

15/10/2026

Stormy Stan’s ready for Christmas with the Land and Sea Christmas T-Shirt, featuring our beautiful tractors.

Get yours here: https://bit.ly/4AZrbRh

[Visual description: The RNLI mascot, Stormy Stan wearing a white captain hat and large orange beard holds a navy blue Christmas themed t- shirt with a festive launch and recovery vehicle design and the text 'Tow Ho Ho!' He is stood in front of a blue RNLI tractor.]

14/10/2026

RNLI Eyemouth Lifeboat station is 150 years old 🎂

The station was established in 1876 after Eyemouth’s fishing community had been plagued by years of dangerous storms at sea.

Their first lifeboat, the James and Rachel Grindlay, was a wooden lifeboat. It journeyed from London to Eyemouth via Burnmouth railway station. After it arrived, it was pulled by six horses to reach the lifeboat station and the rest, as they say, is history!

The station has gone on to operate 10 lifeboats so far, including Liverpool class lifeboat Frank and William Oates, which entered service as the station's very first motor-powered lifeboat.

In celebration of turning 150, Eyemouth crew followed the same three-mile route – this time pulling the lifeboat by hand! Sheila, their latest D class lifeboat, arrived safely and thanks to generous supporters, they raised nearly £1,000 for our Mayday Mile appeal!

While technology has transformed lifesaving at sea, some things never change: teamwork, dedication and our incredible volunteers who are always ready to answer the call 💙

Well done, everyone – what a way to turn 150 👏

[Visual description: The image is split into two parts. The top shows a historical lifeboat at sea with several people on board in a black and white image. Text reads: 'Then: Liverpool class lifeboat Frank and William Oates'. The bottom shows a modern scene of an all-weather lifeboat alongside a D class inshore lifeboat, with crew members visible in the colour image. Text reads: 'Now: Shannon class lifeboat Helen Hastings and D class lifeboat Sheila'.]

13/10/2026

It's all happening at Wandsworth RNLI:

- New station
- New name (Hello Wandsworth Riverside Lifeboat Station, formerly Chiswick 👋)
- And their incredible car recovery during last year's floods featuring on Saving Lives At Sea tonight!

After launching on the River Thames, securing a submerged car and checking the area for any potential risks, a lovely surprise was waiting for our crew... a balcony of cheering supporters 🥹

Catch the story behind the submerged car on Saving Lives At Sea tonight on BBC Two and BBC iPlayer 💙

[Visual description: Crew aboard an E class lifeboat travel down a flooded street by the River Thames. They find a submerged silver car, only the roof visible in the water. They secure a rope around the open window and tie it to a railing before travelling and looking for more submerged vehicles. They travel back to the car to make sure it's secure. They go past a building with a crowd of people on the balcony who are all cheering.]

12/10/2026

Don't get caught out! ⚠️

In 2025, RNLI lifeboats launched to 325 tidal cut off rescues.

Watch as RNLI Anstruther Lifeboat rescue walkers cut off by the tide.

When walking at the coast, remember:
- Always check the weather and tide times.
- Let someone know where you’re going and when you plan to be back.
- Always carry a mobile phone.
- Call 999 or 112 and ask for the coastguard in an emergency.

[Visual description: Footage of Anstruther RNLI lifeboat crew rescuing two people cut off by the tide. Crew are seen helping them aboard the D class lifeboat before transferring them onto the all-weather lifeboat. Text on screen reads: ‘Anstruther RNLI rescue walkers cut off by the tide’.]

09/10/2026

Join us in wishing a very happy 91st birthday to His Royal Highness The Duke of Kent 💙

The Duke has been our President since 1969 and has visited almost every lifeboat station during His Royal Highness’ 57-year tenure.

This year, The Duke joined us in celebrating our incredible lifeguards who have been keeping our seasides safer for 25 years. To recognise their incredible commitment to lifesaving, a group of past and present lifeguards joined His Royal Highness at Kensington Palace to celebrate Lifeguard Appreciation Day.

The volunteers and staff at the RNLI send their best wishes and all our thanks for The Duke’s unwavering commitment to saving lives at sea.

[Visual description: A group of RNLI lifeguards in yellow shirts and red shorts stand in a guard of honour outside Kensington Palace. His Royal Highness The Duke of Kent is walking down the centre.]

The Royal Family

08/10/2026

‘It’s one of those sights you never get tired of seeing’ 🥹

During a training exercise, the volunteer crew at Littlehampton RNLI Lifeboat Station were joined by a pod of dolphins, giving them an unforgettable experience 🐬

[Visual description: Four crew members from Littlehampton RNLI out on a training exercise in an inshore lifeboat. As they are going through the water, they are joined by a pod of dolphins swimming alongside them as they jump out the water. Text reads: POV: You're on a training exercise and are joined by a pod of dolphins.]

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