Saving Lives at Sea, 9 April 2024, BBC Two, “Caught Out”

In this episode of Saving Lives at Sea, the RNLI crews face a range of emergencies as they continue their selfless work of saving lives around the UK coasts. The episode, airing on BBC Two, on Tuesday 9 April, offers viewers a glimpse into the dedication and bravery of these ordinary men and women who volunteer their time to rescue those in peril.

The episode begins in Queensferry, where an American visitor is caught out by the tide and is barely conscious when the RNLI crew drag him from the water. The situation is critical, and the team must act quickly to rescue him before the rising tide causes further complications.

In Portishead, on the Severn Estuary, a man’s leap from a party boat turns into a serious incident. The RNLI crew rush to the scene, facing the challenge of rescuing the man from the water and providing any necessary medical assistance.

On the south coast of Cornwall, the Lizard crew receive an urgent call. Four people are stranded on rapidly submerging rocks, and the crew must race against time to reach them before they are engulfed by the rising tide.

Meanwhile, in Fowey, a video clip arrives at the lifeboat station, showing a yacht in danger of breaking up on the rocks. With no one apparently on board, the crew must act swiftly to prevent a potential tragedy.

As these incidents unfold, the RNLI crews demonstrate their unwavering commitment to saving lives, braving adverse conditions and racing against time to provide rescue and assistance to those in need.

Saving Lives at Sea airs on BBC Two at 8:00 pm on Tuesday 9 April 2024.