THIS AFTERNOON (MONDAY) River Canal Rescue (RCR) is featured in the new episodes of the Channel 4 Narrow Escapes.

Remains in Kelston lockThis is at at 4pm, when the breakdown and emergency assistance firm features throughout the first week of the series, which after broadcast can be viewed on Channel 4’s streaming service.

Film crew

A film crew followed RCR engineers during two rescues. The first involved raising nb Rosie on the Oxford Canal last June, after thieves ransacked and sank the vessel to cover their tracks. The second took place at Kelston Lock on the Avon, where an explosion caused a boat to sink.

Images: Above: Remains in Kelston Lock. Below: Rosie—it's raising being filmed.

Both rescues ‘Shocking fire and explosion in Kelston Lock: can we lift it in one piece?’ and ‘Theft and vandalism on the Oxford Canal’, are available to watch on YouTube:

 https://www.youtube.com/@rivercanalrescue6450

nb Rosie its raising being filmed