RNLI crew rescues man swept two miles out to sea on an inflatable dinghy in Folkestone
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RNLI crew rescues man swept two miles out to sea on an inflatable dinghy in Folkestone

14 Jul 2026 · Originally published 14 Jul 2026 8/10 Original headline: Beachgoer swept out to sea on inflatable dinghy sparks lifeboat rescue
A man in his 40s was rescued by the Dover RNLI after strong winds carried his inflatable dinghy two and a half miles from the Folkestone shoreline. The volunteer crew safely returned him to the beach, highlighting the importance of checking sea conditions before using small inflatables in open water.
Source: Kent Online Kent
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