The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) has released dramatic footage showing the rescue of 19 migrants from the English Channel after their dinghy capsized. The never-before-seen video, published on Tuesday, captures the moment Dover RNLI volunteers responded to a mayday call last year.
In the footage, migrants are seen floating in the water and shouting for help. Crew members throw flotation devices and assist them aboard the lifeboat. All 19 individuals were rescued safely.
The RNLI revealed that in 2024, it responded to 114 separate crossing incidents, saving the lives of 58 migrants, including children. The charity continues to provide emergency services in the Channel, often facing dangerous conditions.
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