Lifeboat Volunteers Under Siege: When Duty Meets Derision The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) has faced vicious online attacks after its volunteers helped rescue migrants off the English coast.
The charity's response is a welcome recognition of the importance of crew members' safety and a sobering reminder that even those who risk their lives to save others are not immune to harassment.
Following the recent Channel crossing incident, in which RNLI volunteers rescued over 120 people intercepted by Border Force, some crew members had their photos shared online with accusations of treason.