Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI)

Whitby RNLI Lifeboat launched to fishing vessel with engine failure,

The RNLI is the charity that saves lives at sea. Its volunteers provide a 24-hour search and rescue service around the United ...
The Yorkshire Post

Sea rescue bravery runs in the blood for new Whitby lifeboat coxswain

History repeated itself when Richard Dowson stepped into his great great grandfather’s boots by becoming coxswain of Whitby lifeboat. As a youngster growing up behind Whitby’s lifeboat station Richard ...
Yahoo News Canada

Men and dog rescued after pet's 200ft cliff fall

The RNLI said a search for the men and Jorj the spaniel took place in "strong southerly winds and driving rain" [RNLI/Whitby Lifeboat] A dog which had fallen over 200ft (61m) down a seaside cliff, and ...
Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI)

Whitby volunteers pass Tier 2 assessments on all weather lifeboat.

Luke Pentith and Max Burnett are all smiles after passing their Tier 2 assessments. RNLI trainer and assessor Matt Blanchard ...

Whitby beachgoer cut off by tide as huge rescue operation launched

A beach visitor trapped by the tide beneath Whitby's West Cliff prompted a rescue operation on New Year's Day. The individual, whose age has not been disclosed, was left marooned on rocks below the ...