‘Staycation’ rescue surge expected

The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) rescue figures for 2020 show that 349 lives were saved by the charity’s lifeboat crews and lifeguards throughout the year.

There were 42 lifeboat launches per day over the summer, almost double the number launched throughout the rest of the year, after coronavirus travel restrictions led to people flocking to the UK and Irish coasts. And with more ‘staycations’ planned for 2021, the RNLI is anticipating that this summer will be its busiest yet.

Supporters are asked to do The Mayday Mile: swim, run, cycle, dance or simply walk: RNLI.org/SupportMayday

A 100m sand lifeboat was drawn on Scarborough beach to launch ‘ The Mayday Mile’ fundraising campaign