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RNLI Lifeguards Honored for Heroic Rescues in Cornwall

3/30/2026

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Lifeguards' Heroic Rescues

In 2026, RNLI lifeguards in Cornwall demonstrated bravery through several dramatic rescues.
Mark Johnson saved a 41-year-old man swept out to sea at Mawgan Porth.
Johnson received the Thanks of the Institution on Vellum.
In 2006, four lifeguards at Perranporth demonstrated teamwork in a life-saving rescue, earning multiple awards, including the Bronze Medal for Gallantry.

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Lifeguards' Increased Support

In 2025, Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) lifeguards in the UK and Channel Islands aided over 35,000 people, doubling 2024.
Favorable weather and economic factors increased local beachgoer numbers.
RNLI general manager Peter Dawes said the charity is preparing for another busy season.
Lifeguard supervisor Lewis Timson notes shift from reactive rescues to proactive safety.
RNLI lifeguards will be on 39 beaches during Easter, expanding to over 245 by July.

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Lifeguards' Heroic Rescues

In 2026, RNLI lifeguards in Cornwall demonstrated bravery through several dramatic rescues.
Mark Johnson saved a 41-year-old man swept out to sea at Mawgan Porth.
Johnson received the Thanks of the Institution on Vellum.
In 2006, four lifeguards at Perranporth demonstrated teamwork in a life-saving rescue, earning multiple awards, including the Bronze Medal for Gallantry.

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