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Volunteer Lifeboat Crew Member Speaks Out | UK News
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A Portsmouth lifeboat volunteer, wrongly accused online of aiding migrants, stands firm after viral social media posts mislabeled him and his crew as “traitors.” Serving over a decade, he clarifies his boat was there to assist protesters in distress—not to facilitate crossings. Amid nationwide anti-migrant protests and mounting online abuse—including threats against his family—he remains committed to saving lives. RNLI leadership condemns the harassment, stressing volunteers’ mission is drowning prevention, not border enforcement. Experts warn such attacks could deter future volunteers, while data shows Channel rescues are a tiny fraction of RNLI’s work. He vows to keep answering calls—because his role is rescue, not enabling.
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