Torbay Lifeboat open week

The RNLI's 233 lifeboat station crews launched 8,052 times last year.

7,715 people were rescued. 108 animals were rescued including dogs, horses and cows.

The busiest Lifeboat station in the South West was Torbay, launching 131 times.

1,350 people were rescued by the Lifeguards and a further 8,533 people were aided.