WATCH: Heroic sacrifice remembered 20 years after Green Lily rescue
Two services were held simultaneously on Sunday afternoon to remember Coastguard winchman Bill Deacon, who died 20 years ago following the courageous rescue of crew…
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Bravery awards for Lerwick harbour rescue
A trio of local residents who helped to rescue a man from Lerwick Harbour have been honoured with bravery awards from the Royal Humane Society.
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Heroic rescue sees port controller Leith jump into harbour at night
Lerwick Port Authority’s on duty port control officer Ryan Leith used his own initiative and sea swimming experience when he went to the aid of
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Nine rescued after fire on yacht
Nine people have been rescued after a yacht caught fire west of mainland Shetland.
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Coxswain receives top honour for brave rescue of fish carrier
• The coxswain of Lochinver lifeboat and his volunteer crew are to receive recognition for their daring rescue of the crew of Lerwick registered fish
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Helicoper in action with more medivacs
An injured walker was flown to Clickimin landing site from a “remote coastal path” near Scalloway yesterday before being taken to Gilbert Bain Hospital.
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