220113.jpg)
Lifeboat launches from the Isle of Man rose last year, compared to 2011.
There were 47 in all.
Sixty-eight people were rescued by Manx RNLI boats, the highest number since 2009.
The most dramatic increase was at Peel, where 26 people were brought to safety, nearly double the number recorded in 2011.
Manx Care 'deeply regrets' data request errors
Healthcare provider says it's committed to ensuring full compliance with data protection laws
Woman bitten by dog in Crosby
She suffered minor injuries during incident
Environmental surveys scheduled for proposed wind farm in south of Island
Ecologists to assess environmental consequences of proposed development
No 20mph 'blanket speed limits', says MHK
Thomas thinks targeted approach is what's needed