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A lifeboat station is marking its 10-year anniversary – and hundreds of successful operations.
Volunteers at the Royal National Lifeboat Institution station in Portishead, North Somerset, have been called out 396 times since it opened in 2015.
They have so far assisted 347 people, saving 14 lives and rescuing 17 dogs.
The station serves the Bristol Channel, which has the second highest tidal range in the world, making conditions hazardous for volunteers. Tom Mansell, regional operations lead, said: "I am extremely grateful for the dedication and professionalism they show on a daily basis."
