RNLI commend volunteers for their bravery
Brave volunteers who saved the lives of four fishermen received a standing ovation recently at a glittering award ceremony in Perth.
Girvan’s Second Coxswain, Gary McGarvie and Troon’s Coxswain Colin ( Joe) Millar, along with a team of volunteers, were invited to attend the annual event which celebrates heroic RNLI achievements in Scotland. And the group were applauded after an account of their rescue was read out by RNLI head of lifesaving, Jon Knight, who told the story of the heroic team plucking a trawler from the water, returning it to safety in Troon harbour.
Gary and Joe were presented with the Thanks of the Institution by RNLI’s chairman, Charles Hunter- Pease and a framed letter of thanks was presented to Girvan’s Barry Hubbard, Ian McClymont, Henry McMaster, John Tait and Keith Woods along with Troon’s Trevor Boyes, Allan Craig and Paul Morledge.
RNLI operations director, George Rawlinson, said: “The impressive team work of Coxswains Joe Millar and Gary McGarvie saved four people from a perilous situation, while also ensuring their own crews stayed safe. It is no mean feat to tow a large, disabled fishing vessel into a harbour in heavy seas and freezing squally conditions.
“It is a testament to their boat handling skill, leadership and courage that this rescue had such a successful outcome.”
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