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Skye Teen Saves Two, Urges Stricter Inflatable Safety Rules

6/22/2026

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Archie Law, a 15-year-old from the Isle of Skye, rescued two men from a blown-up inflatable boat in Broadford Bay.
RNLI helm Andrew MacDonald said the rescue averted a more serious situation while water-safety manager Ross Macleod warned cold-water shock can cause drowning even in hot weather.
RNLI officials called for tighter open-water safety rules on inflatable toys, urged lifejackets, and noted at least 15 deaths during a May heatwave.

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Archie Law, a 15-year-old from the Isle of Skye, rescued two men from a blown-up inflatable boat in Broadford Bay.
RNLI helm Andrew MacDonald said the rescue averted a more serious situation while water-safety manager Ross Macleod warned cold-water shock can cause drowning even in hot weather.
RNLI officials called for tighter open-water safety rules on inflatable toys, urged lifejackets, and noted at least 15 deaths during a May heatwave.