2 July: Dunbar, East Lothian When Dunbar lifeboat crew sped to a sinking fishing boat, they feared they had arrived too late – the fishing boat’s bow was all that could be seen. Crew Member Alistair Punton jumped into the water and banged on the hull to see if anyone was inside (pictured). There was no answer.

But then another lifeboat crew member spotted the lone fisherman floating in the water 275m away, very much alive. The volunteers rushed to his aid, pulling him aboard and taking him back to shore where he recovered from his chilly ordeal.