Saved from the Waves: Animal Rescues of the RNLI

by The RNLI, Steve Backshall (Foreword by)

Overview

She has to be OK, I pleaded silently to myself. She has to be.
‘We’ve alerted the RNLI and they’re sending a lifeboat out.’
‘The RNLI?’ I said, surprised. ‘They do that?’

Saved from the Waves is a heart-warming collection of first-hand accounts from RNLI volunteers of the myriad dangers they face during each mission to save beloved pets, wildlife and livestock.

This remarkable book shines a light on the bravery of the volunteers, and the necessity of these rescues – not only to save animals at risk of drowning, but to prevent people putting themselves in danger when trying to save a cherished furry friend.

Each mission requires courage, determination and an unrelenting commitment to helping those in danger. Each day brings a new challenge for the extraordinary volunteer crews who are the lifeblood of the RNLI.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780008485993
Publisher:	HarperCollins Publishers
Publication date:	08/01/2023
Pages:	256
Product dimensions:	5.06(w) x 7.81(h) x 0.62(d)

About the Author

The RNLI is the charity that saves lives at sea, providing a lifeboat service, lifeguards and safety education.
The charity’s founder, Sir William Hillary, vowed that ‘with courage, nothing is impossible.’ His vision of forming a rescue service funded by voluntary donations became a reality in 1824 and, almost 200 years on, the charity has saved more than 142,500 lives. Everyone who gives their time or support to the RNLI is a lifesaver.

Table of Contents

Foreword Steve Backshall xi

Introduction xiii

1 The Most Popular Dog in Cromer As told by Jacqui Palmer, RNLI Henry Blogg Museum, Cromer 1

2 Usually Friendly Clare Cocks Terry Jeacock Vince Jones, Moelfre, February 2017 13

3 A 'Miracle' at Port Talbot Ashley Jones, Port Talbot, November 2017 39

4 A Black Cat's Luck Mark Pusey, Chiswick, June 2020 55

5 A Game of Puffin and Lifeguard Scott Brierley, Filey, July 2018 75

6 Stuck in the Mud Emily Jones Ian Farrall, Hoylake, April 2019 85

7 Walrus on the Slipway Phil John, Tenby, March 2021 111

8 Artie's Adventure Rowena Tim Heale, Scarborough, August 2020 127

9 Sheep Drama at Lough Swilly John McCarter, Lough Swilly, August 2016 141

10 Tracked Back to Tower Steve Doherty, Tower, February 2019 155

11 The Hunt for Murphy Ed Thomas, Redcar, April 2021 167

12 All at Sea Myles Hussey, Cowes, July 2021 191

13 Caught in the Bay Chris Winzar Jamie Mathys, Salcombe and Dart, March and April 2017 209

A Whistle-stop Tour of the RNLI's Coastal Canine Crew 229

Acknowledgements 237

Picture Credits 239