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#FloatToLive has saved the lives of over 50 people! And they're just the ones we know about 🤯 Dexter, Theo, Billie, Tina and Brian all floated when they got into difficulty in the water, and their stories are powerful reminders that this simple skill can save lives. 👇
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Do you know the steps? - Tilt your head back with ears submerged - Relax and try to breathe normally - Move your hands and legs to help you stay afloat - It's ok if your legs sink, we all float differently - Once you're over the initial shock, call for help or swim to safety
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Remember it. Practise it. Share it. Let us know how you #Float 👇
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#SwimSafe is back! Together with @Swim_England, @SwimWales and @RYA, we’re helping kids splash, laugh and learn how to stay safe in open water at 40+ sites across the UK and Jersey, just like @BywnIachCymru here! Free, fun & lifesaving. Find out more 👉 swimsafe.org.uk/
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The facts behind our work in the Channel. In 2024, our crews launched 114 times to Channel crossings – that's just 1.2% of our total launches. Our core purpose is to save lives at sea. Anyone can drown, but no one should.
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The sun has been shining and our #July photo round-up shows it 😎 From incredible skies, to care home residents touring @AmbleRNLI, to four-legged friends and young fans keeping a watchful eye near the water, we've seen some great snaps this month! Keep tagging us in them 📸
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Listen to TV Presenter, @Fern_Britton, and GB Olympic Rower, @Helenglovergb, talk through the key steps to #FindYourFloat this #WorldDrowningPreventionDay 🛟 Remember it. Practise it. Share it. #RNLI #RespectTheWater #DrowningPrevention #FloatToLive
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For #WorldDrowningPreventionDay, we asked fitness content creator Jacob Ward to jump into our sea survival pool and find his float 💪 Do you know how you float? Practising this skill could save your life one day. #RNLI #FindYourFloat #RespectTheWater #FloatToLive
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Learn a new lifesaving skill this #WorldDrowningPreventionDay 💪 Join our Water Safety Team for a free webinar, tonight at 7pm. Find out how to stay safe around our coasts and inland waterways. Register here: bit.ly/4kV69tE
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Saving Lives at Sea is BACK 🙌 Incredible rescues. Brave volunteers. Real stories from those they saved. Don’t miss it! Launching on @BBCTwo and @BBCiPlayer on 31 July at 8pm! #RNLI #SavingLivesAtSea #BBC #EmergencyServices #SearchAndRescue #TVShows #Lifeboats #Lifeguards
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Super speedy! 👏 A future crew member in the making, maybe? 👀
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Everyone should know how to #FloatToLive. Thank you to our friends at @BDA_Deaf for supporting us 💙 Save and share our steps in the thread below 👇 Remember it. Practise it. Share it. #RNLI #WaterSafety #BeachSafety #RespectTheWater
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What a fantastic picture😍
Beautiful walk once the rain blew through , great light and feeling warm on the beach #devon #this_devon @northam.burrows @north_devon_rnli_lifeguards
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Congratulations to @ChiswickRNLI volunteer Mark, who received an OCU Commander’s Commendation from the @metpoliceuk for his incredible bravery 👏 While off duty, Mark rushed to help a person found face down in the water and saved their life without hesitation. #RNLI #Volunteer
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Climb aboard and look inside @ScarboroughRNLI's water-jet powered Shannon class! From high-tech controls to suspension seating, every detail is designed for efficiency, safety, and saving lives. #RNLI #Lifeboats #Tour #SearchAndRescue #InsideLook #Technology
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Have you ever wondered what the red and yellow flags mean? 🏖️ RNLI lifeguard Ben is reminding you that it's the safest area to swim and will always be monitored by our wonderful lifeguards. Stay safe this #Summer. Find your nearest lifeguarded beach 👉 rnli.social/LGBeaches
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The reunion we’ve been waiting for 🐶 Last December, @jordannorth1 was rescued from the River Thames by @chiswickRNLI after he jumped in to rescue a dog struggling in the water. And last week, they were reunited at @capitalofficial! Here's the heart-warming moment 💙 📷 Global
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Not many people get to celebrate their 77th birthday and 60 years of service at the #RNLI all in one day 🛟 Richard Spindler, also known as ‘Spin', joined @WestonRNLI #Volunteer lifeboat crew in 1965, at just 17 years old. Thank you, Spin, for your remarkable service 💙
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How amazing are these? 😍 We're sure the team at the local station will love them as much as we do!
RNLI mascots made for my local RNLI #knitting #RNLI #handmade
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As holidaymakers flock to beaches across the UK, the Coast Clever safety campaign from HM Coastguard urges visitors to stay safe by following simple safety advice at the coast.  More information ⬇️ #CoastClever #Coastguard #WaterSafety f.mtr.cool/wdnsanzvfl
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