RNLI shares dramatic video of 'compassionate' rescue of migrants in the Channel

The RNLI has shared dramatic footage of a rescue operation of migrants in the Channel, following a small boat incident.This comes as the institution defends its 'compassionate' small boat rescues after being accused of acting as a 'taxi service' for people trying to enter the UK illegally.Lifeboat crew members who are called out to migrants crossing the Channel in dinghies have said they make no apologies for saving lives at sea.Instead, its members said they will continue to attend any incident the Coastguard sends them to and will go to the aid of anyone in trouble at sea.