Migrant rescue in Eastbourne features on television show
and live on Freeview channel 276
Eastbourne RNLI and HM Coastguard rescued the boat and all occupants were safely returned to shore and taken into the care of the Home Office.
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Hide AdNow this rescue has featured on BBC 2’s Saving Lives At Sea, which aired on Tuesday (November 2) and will be repeated on Saturday (November 6) at 5.10pm.
A spokesperson for Eastbourne RNLI said the production company for the documentary has formed a ‘close link’ with the crew after featuring on several series of the show.
A spokesperson for the show said, “It’s the first time the series has featured this kind of shout.”