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The Independent
16 hours ago
- Climate
- The Independent
Watch: RNLI rescues kayaking expedition goes wrong in strong wings
Watch as the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) steps in following a kayaking expedition off Cullercoats Bay, North Tyneside. The service was alerted to 32 children and adults in trouble in the water at around 12.30pm on Tuesday (23 June). The team, which launched the rescue effort in powerful winds, were able to rescue 18 people, with the other 14 people managing to get to shore themselves before lifeboats launched. Lifeguard George Legg said: 'It was an intense situation with five winds blowing outside the harbour creating lots of wind chop.'
The Independent
17 hours ago
- Climate
- The Independent
RNLI rescue a dozen children and adults in trouble after kayaking expedition goes wrong
Watch as the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) rescues a dozen children and adults from the water following a failed kayaking expedition. Footage shared by the lifeboat service on Wednesday (25 June) shows crews assisting members of the kayaking and paddleboarding group who were in trouble off of Cullercoats Bay, North Tyneside. Emergency services received reports of 32 individuals needing help at around 12.30pm on Tuesday (23 June). The team, who launched the rescue effort in powerful winds, were able to rescue 18 people from sea, with the other 14 people managing to get to shore themselves. Lifeguard George Legg said: 'It was an intense situation with five winds blowing outside the harbour creating lots of wind chop.'
