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RNLI

British

abbreviation

Royal National Lifeboat Institution

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The beach is broken up into three areas by the RNLI, which are primary, where the lifeguards are based, the secondary area, which are patrolled and a tertiary or third area which is not patrolled.

From BBC • May 20, 2025

The incident also prompted a search operation in the Thames involving the Coastguard, RNLI, London Fire Brigade drones and a Metropolitan Police boat team.

From BBC • Mar. 11, 2025

A search was launched by the police, the RNLI, HM Coastguard and oceanographers.

From BBC • Oct. 10, 2024

Mr Munro wanted to bring Field of Light to Salcombe having grown up in the town and seeing the work done by the RNLI.

From BBC • Oct. 6, 2024

Ms Snow, from the RNLI, said the organisation wanted people to enjoy the coast but be prepared in case they get into trouble.

From BBC • Aug. 23, 2024

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