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Man Rescued from Firth of Forth: Inflatable Toy Dangers Revealed

1/12/2026

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Lifeboat Rescues Swimmer

The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) Queensferry Lifeboat rescued a man who fell into the Firth of Forth while attempting to reach Cramond Island on January 11, 2026.
He was not wearing a life jacket and remained cold and drifting after getting back on the mattress.
He was taken to Granton Harbour and handed over to ambulance services.
The incident highlights the dangers of inflatable toys in open water.

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Demichelis Rescued Family

On New Year's Eve, Martin Demichelis, a former Manchester City defender, and his three children were rescued from dangerous waters near Punta del Este, Uruguay.
They were swimming at Eden Rock when strong currents pulled them away.
Off-duty lifeguards spotted the distress and intervened, helping the children cling to a surfboard while Demichelis assisted from behind.
Witnesses noted the absence of lifeguards nearby during the incident.
All family members emerged unharmed.

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Lifeboat Rescues Swimmer

The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) Queensferry Lifeboat rescued a man who fell into the Firth of Forth while attempting to reach Cramond Island on January 11, 2026.
He was not wearing a life jacket and remained cold and drifting after getting back on the mattress.
He was taken to Granton Harbour and handed over to ambulance services.
The incident highlights the dangers of inflatable toys in open water.

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