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Flamborough RNLI lifeboat crew receive commendations

Lifeboats News Release

On Friday 12 May at Flamborough lifeboat station, RNLI Chief Executive Mark Dowie presented letters of commendation and certificates to members of the crew.

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Mark Dowie presents certificate to Nigel Atkinson
Tom Moate and James Othick received Chief Executives Letters in recognition of their actions during a service to four people in difficulty in Thornwick Bay in August 2021.

The third member of the crew, Helm Scott Vardy, was unavailable and will receive his award at a later date.

Additionally, crew members Cole Ibbotson and Nigel Atkinson received Service Certificates following their retirement.

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Mark Dowie presents certificate to Cole Ibbotson

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Mark Dowie presents letter to Jame Othick

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Mark Dowie presents letter to Tom Moate

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