Explained in plain English
What is the RNLI?
The RNLI, or Royal National Lifeboat Institution, is a charity that provides a 24/7 lifeboat search and rescue service around the UK and Ireland. Their volunteer crews are often the first responders to emergencies at sea, as seen in their involvement in the search off the Hornsea coast.
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