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Old 08 October 2012, 19:03   #1
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RNLI stops runaway boat
BBC News - Bude RNLI crew stops runaway boat

No Lifejacket?
No deadmans?
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Old 08 October 2012, 19:15   #2
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I can count on one hand how many fishermen I've seen wearing lifejackets. If he's working gear a killcord wouldn't have been practical.

This lad didn't have a lifejacket but had the RNLI's MOB Guardian....

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The RNLI clearly need lessons from Capt Paul Watson!!

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hold on, how often is he successful?
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i mean blimey, they are actually discussing what to do. at 2 mins that all they needed to do instead of chase it round in circles.
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