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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Holly Bishop

Unresponsive woman rescued by RNLI after drifting half a mile from shore

  • RNLI crews have rescued an unresponsive woman, Maria, who was found drifting half a mile off the Norfolk coast in her kayak.
  • Dramatic footage released by the charity shows a boat racing to the kayaker, who was then pulled onboard along with her vessel before being taken to shore.
  • Maria explained that she got into difficulty when the wind changed, leading to what she described as a "perfect storm" of conditions.
  • The RNLI praised Maria for wearing a buoyancy aid and sun protection, saying that these precautions were vital for her survival.
  • Watch the video in full above.

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