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Man's Inflatable Mattress Rescue in Firth of Forth

A Scottish mans daring attempt to cross the Firth of Forth on an inflatable mattress turned into a perilous rescue mission. Despite falling into the icy seven-degree Celsius water, he managed to call for help. The RNLI Queensferry lifeboat crew saved him just in time, highlighting the importance of safety measures such as wearing a personal flotation device and checking tides and forecasts. Checkout Solipillow.com

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