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Cowes RNLI sped to the secluded beach to help the teenager with cystic fibrosis who became ill
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Escape the boredom of lockdown with these two new Websites that provide an audio and visual treat for the soul. Step inside the memories of those who worked the land and sea of the Isle of Wight to hear their fascinating stories.
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Newly released figures show a large increase in the RNLI being called to incidents involving inflatables this summer
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Bob Seely suggested reintroducing the rescue boat grant fund or providing funding for the protective equipment that both the independent and the RNLI lifeboats have had to buy
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Cowes RNLI were called out to two shouts last night during their weekly crew meeting - reaching their 600th call since the charity began operations in 2008
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A rudder damaged by rocks at Old Castle Point, and a failed water pump on another yacht, led to two rescues by Cowes RNLI over the bank holiday weekend
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The yacht, with two men and a woman on board, had sailed in strong winds from Hamble Point
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Callouts at two ferry ports led to a woman being pulled unconscious from the sea
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At various times the search involved five lifeboats – both RNLI and independent – six coastguard teams, two police launches, a helicopter and a fixed wing aircraft
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The young people were rescued after midnight. Attending were Cowes RNLI, Needles and Ventnor coastguards and an ambulance
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The rescue operation has involved Ventnor Coastguard, Yarmouth RNLI and British Divers Marine Life Rescue. The police and ambulance service are also on the scene. Details within
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The Cowes RNLI Crew were called out early this morning to reports of a possibly violent young man in the sea
