14-07-2025
Unresponsive woman rescued by RNLI after drifting half a mile from shore
RNLI crews have rescued an unresponsive woman, Maria, who was found drifting half a mile off the Norfolk coast in her kayak.
Dramatic footage released by the charity shows a boat racing to the kayaker, who was then pulled onboard along with her vessel before being taken to shore.
Maria explained that she got into difficulty when the wind changed, leading to what she described as a "perfect storm" of conditions.
The RNLI praised Maria for wearing a buoyancy aid and sun protection, saying that these precautions were vital for her survival.
Watch the video in full above.
