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RNLI

British

abbreviation

Royal National Lifeboat Institution

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The most viral moment came when Joe Wilkinson was giving a mock-serious speech about the RNLI, only to be pelted with a giant ball of pink paint, for no apparent reason.

From BBC • Dec. 26, 2025

A multi-agency response followed, involving coastguard rescue teams and helicopter, police, fire and ambulance services, air ambulance and RNLI.

From BBC • Oct. 29, 2025

The search operation has involved the Coastguard, RNLI, London Fire Brigade drones and a Metropolitan Police boat team.

From BBC • Feb. 18, 2025

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

From BBC • Oct. 10, 2024

They have been supported by other agencies and emergency services, such as the fire and ambulance service, National Police Air Service, and RNLI.

From BBC • Sep. 2, 2024

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