18. Rescuing Minnie Mouse: Ronnie Copeland

Stories from the veteran Largs lifeboatman who was instrumental in saving 296 lives

The 49er – wearing different hats, Ronnie Copeland served Largs RNLI for almost half a century. He still can’t walk away, visiting local primary schools to teach water safety. Discover how the RNLI has come on leaps and bounds. And hear about an unusual rescue.

From Minnie Mouse to Spider-Man and Winnie the Pooh, watch this video see some of our most unusual rescues.

200 Voices is produced by Adventurous Audio for the RNLI
Interview by Adventurous Audio
Soundtrack composed and performed by Jon Nicholls

The RNLI is a charity celebrating 200 years of saving lives at sea - find out more at RNLI.org/200