Dungeness RNLI lifeboat launches to inflatable canoe after a member of the public raised concerns.

On Sunday 2 October at 13.45 hours, the Dungeness RNLI lifeboat was launched to access the situation of a 12’ inflatable canoe, 2.5 miles from Dungeness with two persons on board after concerns from a member of the public.

The RNLI lifeboat escorted the inflatable into safer waters enabling it to be more visible from the shore. Roger Gillett, the RNLI sea safety officer at Dungeness lifeboat station said:- when using an inflatable craft it is essential to observe weather and local tidal conditions, to carry safety equipment and means of communication. Please contact Dungeness RNLI lifeboat station on 01797 320317 for any free sea safety advice’

Photos taken by Susannah Wilson from her yacht which was nearby on 2nd October 2011

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For more information please telephone Judith Richardson, RNLI Dungeness Lifeboat voluntary press officer on 07925 576569 or 01797 320062 - email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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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 230 lifeboat stations in the UK and Ireland and has more than 100 lifeguard units on beaches around the UK. 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 137,000 lives.

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Websites:

www.dungenesslifeboat.org.uk
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